Here’s a look at the Maine Class D girls basketball championship game
Penobscot Valley is aiming for a second straight state title, while Mt. Abram seeks its first Gold Ball since 2007.
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Mt. Abram girls basketball’s quick turnaround leads to deep playoff run
In just three years, the Roadrunners have gone from the bottom of the standings to Class D South champions.
Miss Maine finalists look for titles, and other girls basketball storylines
All three award finalists are in state championship games, Cheverus and Hampden travel similar paths in Class A, and top scorers meet in Class B.
Mt. Abram girls basketball wins first regional title since 2007
Three Roadrunners score 10 points or more to secure a victory over Buckfield in the Class D South final.
Report on Franklin County jail shows positive progress, ongoing challenges
A new medical wing, more meeting space and work toward full staffing are highlights of the report.
These 15 players will impact the Maine boys basketball tournament
Elite players can be found from York to Madawaska and from Salem Township to Bar Harbor.
Family loses farmhouse, attached barn to fire in New Portland
A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.
Spruce Mountain girls basketball knocks off Mt. Abram
The Phoenix fend off a late Roadrunners comeback attempt, securing a season sweep between the MVC programs.
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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Farmington man sentenced to nearly 25 years in gross sexual assault case
Cory Hutchinson, 39, was found guilty in the case in May 2025.
Union leaders tell Schumer to stop backing Janet Mills over Graham Platner
A recent poll had Platner up big over Maine’s governor in the U.S. Senate race.
Farmington-based district expands after-school meals, modernizes nutrition systems
Regional School Unit 9’s food service department reported expanded after-school meals, successful state review, staff certification efforts and plans to implement new menu software during its Feb. 10 board of directors meeting.
IHOP is coming to Farmington in April
The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.
RSU 9 highlights career education impact, meets federal comparability standards
RSU 9 officials reported continued growth in career and technical education participation and confirmed compliance with federal Title I funding requirements.
Rare bluebird day allows winter climb to Mount Washington summit
A calm winter weather window allowed the Mount Washington Auto Road SnowCoach to reach the summit, an uncommon opportunity normally prevented by extreme conditions.
Essayist opens UMF Visiting Writers Series
Essayist and journalist Onnesha Roychoudhuri will open UMF’s spring Visiting Writers Series with a public reading Feb. 26.
Avesta opens Edgewater Village senior housing in Farmington
Avesta Housing opened Edgewater Village, a new 25-unit affordable housing community for residents ages 55 and older in Farmington.
High Peaks Alliance expands outreach, events and conservation efforts
The High Peaks Alliance announced upcoming community events, grant funding and ongoing conservation work across western Maine, highlighting opportunities for public involvement and land protection.
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