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Showdown of defending champs highlights Maine boys hockey state finals

by Dave Dyer March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Thornton Academy readies for Class A title fight with Cheverus/Yarmouth, while the Hampden and York co-ops face off for the Class B crown.

Sports

Excited Mainers prep to see Cooper Flagg in Boston, despite high ticket prices and injury concerns

by Drew Bonifant March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Tickets are costing hundreds or thousands and Flagg’s availability is a question mark, but Maine fans are eager for another chance to see the Newport native.

Boys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

Hampden Academy boys hockey edges Cony co-op in Class B North semis

by Dave Dyer February 27, 2026February 28, 2026

Brody Miller’s goal in the second overtime sends the Broncos to the regional final.

Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk

On and off the court, Newport native Ace Flagg adjusts to the college game

by Travis Lazarczyk February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

The UMaine basketball player is making a name for himself in his first season.

Sports

Cooper Flagg to appear on the ‘Tonight Show’

by Staff report February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Newport native and Dallas Mavericks rookie will make his late night television debut on Monday.

Sports, Travis Lazarczyk

Did you hear what Cooper Flagg did? Outlandish (and fake) stories spread across web

by Travis Lazarczyk February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

A rash of make-believe tales about Maine’s NBA sensation crowd out the truth across the internet.

Sports

Cooper Flagg fights through fatigue, injuries in strong rookie year

by Drew Bonifant January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

There were some off games early in the season and a minor injury recently, but the Newport native is putting up rookie numbers that haven’t been seen in decades.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Medical cannabis products pulled from Maine shelves after pesticides detected

by Rebecca Richard January 23, 2026January 24, 2026

Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.