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National champion Vermont men’s soccer team returns to Maine roots

by Travis Lazarczyk August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Catamounts coach Rob Dow played college soccer at the University of Maine, and he had his team back in the state this week for an exhibition game.

Life & Culture, Local & State, Religion and Values

Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline

by Sean Scott The Maine Monitor August 10, 2025August 14, 2025

New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.

Sports, Travis Lazarczyk

As Cooper Flagg prepares for the NBA, his brother Ace is thrilled to be home

by Travis Lazarczyk August 9, 2025August 9, 2025

The Newport native and twin brother of Cooper Flagg is ready to make his mark with the University of Maine.

Beach to Beacon, Sports

Ruth White earns second Maine women’s title at Beach to Beacon 10K

by Drew Bonifant August 2, 2025August 2, 2025

The University of New Hampshire standout from Orono returned to first place among local women, edging out Cliodhna O’Malley and Bethanie Brown.

Health, Local & State

Lyme disease and anaplasmosis cases surging in Maine

by Joe Lawlor July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Through July 28, Lyme disease cases were tracking 20% ahead of the same time frame last year, according to the Maine CDC.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Cody Bowker ready to start his pro baseball career

by Steve Craig July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The Bowdoinham resident and Thornton Academy grad was taken in the third round by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Aroostook County man arrested after 50-mile interstate chase ends in Waterville

by Staff Report July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Officials say a man led Maine State Police troopers on a 50-mile chase after he failed to stop on Interstate 95 near Hamden and crashed in Waterville.