But most white sharks tracked during a new study only hung out for about 15 minutes at Maine’s most popular sandy beaches before moving on, and the number of shark visits is still low compared to hotspots like Cape Cod.
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Maine immigrants, undocumented or not, ‘walking on glass’ as enforcement ramps up
The Trump administration’s focus on detaining and deporting suspected undocumented immigrants, coupled with differing approaches by local law enforcement agencies, has spread fear and uncertainty.
Boys wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Several grapplers return to the list, including one who earned his 200th career victory this season.
Bill would devote $6M per year to support Maine community college students
Sen. Mattie Daughtry and community college leaders say students receiving free tuition often need support in other areas — including housing, food and counseling — to succeed in higher education.
Maine Maple Weekend turns sweet 42
More than 100 farms and sugarhouses around the state will be celebrating this weekend, with free tours, samples, treats, animals and more.
Gorham boys hockey eliminates Kennebunk/Wells
Gorham earns its first trip to a regional final in 10 years and will face defending state champion Cheverus/Yarmouth on Tuesday.
Saturday’s Portland basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from second day of the basketball tourney at the Portland Expo.
Wells captures third straight Class B wrestling title
Dominic Buxton (165) and Eli Potter (215) win individual titles, helping the Warriors hold off Dirigo.
The top 5 matchups we’d like to see in Maine girls hoop tournament
Brunswick meeting Mt. Ararat in Class A South would be a great rematch of last year’s regional final.
Complete our crossword of key central Maine news events from 2024
We’ve pulled the answers from some of our most read stories.