Five Maine girls basketball storylines to follow this week
A playoff slugfest is brewing in Class A North; Windham is a possible dark horse in A South; Gardiner is making a hard charge in B North.
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Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region girls soccer team
The list includes five seniors and three sophomores.
Mt. Abram boys basketball comes back to top Madison in OT
Down 11 at halftime, the Roadrunners battle back to earn a key MVC victory at the Augusta Civic Center.
Farmington group notes 41 species for 126th Christmas Bird Count
Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
High Peaks Alliance prepares for leadership change, launches 2026 naturalist series
Vice President John Rogers will take over for founder Lloyd Griscom as president, as the group continues its mission of collaboration and public access through new conservation programs.
Voter-approved trail grants add to access across Maine: ‘Go outside and play’
The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.
Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Attorneys for alleged head of Farmington pot operation take aim at prosecutor’s motion, witness
Attorneys for Lucas Sirois say he did not violate his bail conditions when he picked up firearms from a residence last week.
Hall-Dale boys soccer survives Mt. Abram charge to defend C South title
The Roadrunners mount a furious comeback attempt, but the Bulldogs advance to Saturday’s state title game.
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Franklin County may seek appointed treasurer to safeguard finances
As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.
Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump
Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball enjoying turnaround
The Beavers are 11-3 this season with 3 players among the leaders in Division III statistical categories.
Farmington vigil mourns Minneapolis mother killed by ICE agent
More than 30 people gathered under the Meetinghouse Park gazebo to honor Renee Good, who was shot and killed Wednesday.
Meet the finalists for 2025 Gaziano football lineman awards
Winners of the awards, given annually to the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in the state, will be announced Jan. 23.
Wilton fills school board seat following Mayhew’s death
Angie LeClaire will be the interim RSU 9 board member until the June elections.
Meet 10 central Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers highlight this list of the top Alpine and Nordic competitors from KJ and Sentinel country.
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