Black flies, ice fishing shacks and maple syrup were just a few of the things people suggested as additions to the list we published on Independence Day weekend.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Nirav Shah opens bid to win over Platner supporters
The former public health official, whom Graham Platner did not favor in the governor’s race, cast himself on Thursday as another outsider who largely shared Platner’s policy positions.
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Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Tennis, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Meet the WMC spring all-conference teams
The Western Maine Conference announces its postseason honors for baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and track and field.
Posted inField Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Girls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year finalists
These squads won titles in 2025-26, some through dominance and others through resilience.
Posted inSports
Eli Spaulding looks for three-peat at Maine Am golf tournament
The Brunswick Golf Club standout is coming off of a tournament win in Philadelphia, but a strong field at Sanford Country Club awaits him.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Cumberland County prosecutors drop charge against Yarmouth doctor
Peter O’Donnell, 69, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of engaging a prostitute, a Class E charge, under a deferred disposition agreement.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Things to Do
14 places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Maine
As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, planned festivities include live music, parades and fireworks.
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Maine Oyster Festival brings the brine to shore in Freeport
Visitors gathered for a full weekend of oyster tastings and live music, complete with a shucking competition.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Brand new No. 1 in final Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll of 2026
Thornton is ranked No. 1 for the first time this season.
Posted inCommunity, News, Things to Do
7 things to do in central Maine this week
The Monmouth Fair opens Wednesday, The Wooten Brothers plan Waterville concert, Mr. Drew and his Animals Too will be in Augusta, Patton Oswalt prepares for Gardiner show, Maine Oyster Festival set for Freeport, The Little River Band and Bela Fleck have Waterville concerts scheduled.