As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.
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Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Change at the top in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
All 5 teams appear in every voter’s rankings. That’s rare.
New No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton takes over top spot, while unbeaten IceCats skate into rankings and earn three first-place votes.
Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
Meet the 5 Maine girls hockey teams to watch in 2025-26
Expect these squads to contend for regional and state titles this winter.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
Small change in Varsity Maine football poll sets up 1-vs.-2 showdown
Portland maintains a slim lead over Thornton Academy and Bonny Eagle.
Bethel’s Jewel Clark is Fryeburg Fair’s sign painting songbird
Clark yodels and writes songs in her head as she readies the hundreds of signs on the signature white buildings for the fair that will start Sept. 27.