Community meals and food distributions are planned in communities across the state ahead of the holiday.
Freeport
Posted inLocal & State, News
United 4 Child Care partnership aims to address crisis of access, affordability
In a public-private collaboration led by the United Way, new facilities in South Portland and Freeport will add 200 spots to Southern Maine’s strained child care industry by early 2026.
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Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State, News, Politics
If society collapses, Maine isn’t a bad place to be | Column
Our resourceful, community-minded and highly skilled residents step up in times of need, whether there are zombies or not.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
New era, same feel as Maine’s Class S basketball teams get head start on 2025-26 season
Monday was the first day teams in the new class for small schools were eligible to begin practicing for the upcoming season.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Climate change theater inspires audience in Freeport
Six plays performed outside spoke of oysters, orcas and opportunities to combat climate change.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Belfast holds off Freeport to repeat as Class B field hockey champion
Jocelyn Valleau scores the only goal, lifting the Lions to another championship and an undefeated season.
Posted inFood & Dining, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
The stories behind Maine’s most famous and strangest craft beer names | Column
With 207 Beer Week underway, we asked breweries about the origins of Lunch, The Substance, Gigantic Dad Pants and more.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Marshwood’s Henri Rivard takes Class A cross country title in tight finish
Freeport’s Alex Gilbert prevails in Class B, and Dirigo’s William Morris earns the Class C crown.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nora Schmidt dominates as Portland girls cross country wins first Class A title
Greely’s Rowan Barry wins in Class B; Madison’s Bryanna Hagopian takes the Class C crown.