These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list
From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.
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For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition
These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.
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Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part…
Portland teacher Amy Wu sees the magic in kindergarteners
In her 28th year teaching the youngest students, she finds joy in the transformation to literacy.
Get in the spirit with 14 holiday music performances in Maine
Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.
State champs move up in final Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton remains on top, while Westbrook, Greely and Winthrop rewarded for winning Gold Balls.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 12
These were the top performers in Saturday’s state championship games.
Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
A system that’s expected to bring a few inches of snow to the Midwest could cause flight delays, and Portland jetport officials remind Mainers to plan ahead in anticipation of the busy travel period.
Holiday events to keep Mainers feeling merry and bright
Mark your calendars for theatrical productions, parades, light displays and more.
Mariners top Admirals to end 4-game losing skid
Luke Cavallin makes 40 saves for Maine, which had goals from five players.
Maine Celtics rally past Blue Coats for fourth straight win
Ron Harper Jr. scores 26 points for Maine, which sets a franchise record with 43 assists.
How Mainers celebrated Thanksgiving 100 years ago
Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.
Sam Johnson convinced Westbrook football to dream big, and it paid off
The Blue Blazes won their first state title Saturday, for a coach who once walked in their shoes.
Here are the Maine high school football state championship scores
Gold Balls claimed in Class A, B, C and D.
Thornton football stops Portland to win Class A title
The Golden Trojans force five turnovers as coach Kevin Kezal gains his 200th victory and seventh state championship.
Rockland student dies after being hit by bus
The child, who was struck Friday, was taken by medical helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Fight over Portland train station site is disappointing | Letter
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A Maine mother’s $25M medical malpractice verdict was the largest in the state’s history. She won’t see it all.
Some damages are limited by a $750,000 cap the jury wasn’t aware of. Mid Coast Medical Group is asking a judge for a new trial.
MaineHousing announces more than 300 affordable apartments for older adults, families
The agency has now financed more than 1,000 units in the last 12 months.
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