Portland’s professional men’s soccer expansion team is a hot ticket; meanwhile, the club is faring well in preseason tests.
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Red flag proposal from gun safety advocates qualifies for November ballot
The measure was brought forward by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition after lawmakers failed to pass a red flag law last year in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting.
Auburn rail line to Portland should be a trail, lawmakers told
Opponents of the proposal to create a 26-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail along the route say the tracks should stay in place in case passenger rail service returns.
Thornton-Lewiston boys hockey Class A semifinal highlight reel
The best action from the Golden Trojans victory over the Blue Devils.
Thornton Academy boys hockey beats Lewiston in Class A semifinal
The Golden Trojans score 12 seconds into the third period and hold on against the defending Class A champs.
Our favorite images from Tuesday’s high school hockey playoffs
Cheverus/Yarmouth, Kents Hill and Thornton Academy each punched their tickets into this weekend’s state championships.
Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
Maine Trust for Local News will reduce some print editions, lay off workers
The changes include distribution cutbacks designed to reflect the continued shift toward digital readership, as well as 50 full- and part-time layoffs companywide.
Boys hockey state championship game berths up for grabs
Both 2024 state champions, Class A Lewiston and Class B Cheverus/Yarmouth, are still in contention for championships.