Maine community solar companies sue over changes to net energy billing laws
A group of 11 companies claim a monthly charge that could start in January violates their constitutional rights.
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Winthrop football fights its way from perennial contender to state champion
After coming close several times, the Ramblers land their first state championship in 25 years.
Winthrop football wins first title since 2000
The Ramblers throw three touchdown passes in the first half and beat Winslow in the Class D final.
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
Two central Maine football powerhouses meet for Class D title
Preview: Winthrop and Winslow are perennial contenders, but both have long championship droughts.
Physicality, chemistry drive Winthrop football’s defense in run to state final
The Ramblers have held every opponent to 13 points or less but will be tested by Winslow’s relentless rushing attack.
Regulators dismiss CMP’s controversial 5-year rate increase
Bills will still likely go up, but the structure and timeline of CMP’s plan to fund infrastructure improvements and new hires could change significantly.
Let’s find commonalities and stop picking fights | Letter
I could respond in kind to the Hallowell fire chief, after reading his unkind words about folks attending the Oct. 21 “No Kings” rally (“Hallowell fire chief seeks indefinite medical leave,” Oct. 24). But just because I can doesn’t mean I should. Just look at where all our red versus blue, us versus them and…
Karter Eldridge’s winner lifts Hall-Dale boys soccer past Orono for C state title
The junior scores the deciding goal for the second year in a row as the Bulldogs prevail in double overtime.
Maine voters surprised by Golden’s decision not to seek reelection
Residents of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District say they are sympathetic to the congressman’s concerns about increasing incivility and political violence.
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As I approach my one-year anniversary as Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News, I’ve been reflecting on the transitions of the past 11 months, and on the path that led me here. I’ve spent more than a decade as part of this organization — supporting our newsrooms, listening to our readers and seeing…
Maranacook coach Matt Lajoie can make running fun for anyone
With a middle school cross-country team nearly 50 strong, he helps Readfield-area students define their own success.
Cause of fire at vacant Augusta home under investigation
Firefighters from Augusta and several neighboring communities battled the fire in a single-family home on Pike Street.
Clinton man sentenced to 28 years for sexual assault of 11-year-old
Christopher Connors also faces additional charges involving another boy.
State champs move up in final Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton remains on top, while Westbrook, Greely and Winthrop rewarded for winning Gold Balls.
Watch Varsity Maine discuss the Class C and D football state title games
Our reporters key takeaways from Greely’s and Winthrop’s state title game wins at Lewiston High School.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 12
These were the top performers in Saturday’s state championship games.
Waterville, Augusta, Canaan plan festival of trees events
The weekend will kickoff the winter holiday season in central Maine.
Report on Gardiner school board was misleading | Letter
Your recent coverage of the Gardiner-area school board meeting (“Parents’ rights groups, backed by conservative funders, bring fight to Maine school boards,” Nov. 19) was so blatantly biased and misleading. The people who you are trying to malign — a group of parents who simply want to make sure they have a voice in what’s…
How Mainers celebrated Thanksgiving 100 years ago
Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.
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