Unanimous No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton Academy tightens grip on top spot, and Cheverus/Yarmouth moves up to second place.
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Maine forecast has more snow and a potential mix of sleet, freezing rain
The National Weather Service is warning that the quickly changing conditions could make for messy commutes, especially Wednesday morning.
Owner of Lewiston hospital vastly underestimated scope of May data breach
St. Mary’s parent Covenant Health initially said fewer than 10,000 patients were affected. It now says the data of 478,000 people, including nearly 285,000 in Maine, was compromised.
Maine child care providers brace for freeze in federal aid
They say they would have to shut down if the Trump administration follows through on its move to withhold $12.3 billion nationwide amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.
What the new USPS postmark rules mean for Maine
Some tax forms and time-sensitive parcels could be considered late — even if mailed by the deadline.
Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.
11 Maine librarians share the books they loved in 2025
The recommendations come from librarians in Kennebunkport, Gorham, Portland, Freeport, Lewiston and Brunswick, among others.
Federal judge in Maine issues injunction to stop changes to drug discount program
The Maine Hospital Association and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration this month.
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys cross country team
The state’s best came from several different conferences this fall.
Winter storm brings ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ to Maine on Monday
The storm brought icy rain and sleet throughout Maine, resulting in lowered speed limits, closures and car crashes across the state.
The ways Maine was forever changed by 2025 | Column
New license plates, the last Farmers’ Almanac and other developments that redefined our culture.
Enjoy Maine on a budget with 17 free or cheap things to do
Don’t sleep on these bargains, including several colleges that offer free admission to their art galleries.
Wintry mix to fall Monday morning across Maine
Freezing rain could make roads icy during the morning commute.
Early season ice can be unpredictable, Maine authorities caution
As waterbodies freeze, officials and scientists urge recreationists to test the ice thickness and carry safety gear.
Overnight storm dumps over a foot of Christmas Eve snow in Maine
A rare weather phenomenon led to a low-pressure system stalling between Lewiston and Brunswick, forecasters say, dropping between 14 and 17 inches of snow in that area.
How the Maine Turnpike Authority manages snowy days and slick conditions
From a little room in the back of the Maine Turnpike Authority’s central office, a handful of dispatchers and supervisors manage traffic along the road’s entire 109-mile stretch.
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes? | Fact brief
Some communities — including Lewiston — have opposed data centers over concerns about electricity costs and grid strain, among other issues.
Pushback on syringe services hurts Maine’s HIV fight, experts say
Some local officials want to limit needle exchange programs that public health officials say are crucial to reducing the spread of blood-borne diseases.
Multiple structure fires ignite over several days, four in Lewiston
Two of the fires were caused by wood stoves, with another the result of an unattended candle.
Central Maine Healthcare is the first recovery-friendly hospital system in Maine
‘I don’t know at the time that I knew how much of an impact it would have on my life and my sobriety,’ one employee said.
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