High schoolers resist phone rules — but their reasons might surprise adults

The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors is considering a proposal where student cellphones are secured in a special pouch that denies access until the pouch is unlocked at the end of the school day.

White sharks make frequent visits to Maine’s coastal waters, new data reveals

But most white sharks tracked during a new study only hung out for about 15 minutes at Maine's most popular sandy beaches before moving on, and the number of shark visits is still low compared to hotspots like Cape Cod.

Letter: Downsize government, but allow important work to continue

Mainers are howling about coyote hunting proposal

A legislative committee in Augusta got an earful from both sides about a bill that would limit coyote hunting.

Mt. Ararat boys hockey season canceled, coach resigns after ‘unsportsmanlike’ incident amid hazing investigation

A.J. Kavanaugh announced his departure on Facebook hours before the rest of the team's season was canceled in the wake of an incident during a game Saturday.

New administration sparks uncertainty for Brunswick PFAS spill cleanup

Local officials are waiting for what comes next at the federal level while they continue to grapple with a toxic chemical spill.

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A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses

Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.