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Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Mt. Abram boys basketball beats Spruce Mountain on last-second shot

by Dave Dyer December 5, 2025December 6, 2025

Chase Ross hits the winning 3-pointer to lift the Roadrunners over the Phoenix.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Spruce Mountain schools in Jay area to keep transgender sports policy as it preps for lawsuit

by Rebecca Richard December 5, 2025December 6, 2025

The RSU 73 board voted 9-4 to keep its policy in place, choosing to defend its transgender sports access restrictions despite warnings about legal exposure and taxpayer cost.

Community, Local & State, News

Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine

by Rebecca Richard December 4, 2025December 26, 2025

Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.

Local & State, News

Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches

by Rebecca Richard December 1, 2025December 5, 2025

Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.

Local & State, News

Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties expected to get $5 million from opioid settlement

by Donna M. Perry November 25, 2025November 28, 2025

The state anticipates getting more than $230 million through 2038 from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and other sources to prevent and fight addiction.

Local & State, News

Jay residents press for rent caps as board weighs next steps

by Rebecca Richard November 24, 2025December 5, 2025

Jay mobile home residents urged the Select Board to pursue rent stabilization after rising lot fees and poor park conditions prompted a public call for action.