People are clipping coupons, thrifting and buying store-brand items to tighten their budgets as groceries, apparel and transportation have become more expensive.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 6
Portland tries to bounce back vs. Bonny Eagle’s state-best defense; Westbrook gets its opportunity to make a statement.
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Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students
Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingual students.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Recipes
The comfort food Mainers turn to in discomforting times
On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who’ve faced added challenges this year.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Addison DeRoche commits to play softball at Florida State
The Cheverus standout and two-time Gatorade Player of the Year announced she will play for the Seminoles, who have made three national finals in seven seasons.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 4
These were the top performers in last week’s games.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
‘Mothers are being blamed again’: Experts, families in Maine criticize Trump linking autism to Tylenol
Experts criticized the move, saying acetaminophen is considered safe to use during pregnancy.
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Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 3
Last week’s standout performances from around the state.
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Maine’s best bets this week include comic Kevin James and roller derby
Also, see ‘Eleanor,’ a one-woman show about first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, at Portland Stage.
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Extreme drought grips parts of Maine as lengthy dry spell worsens
Rain could arrive later next week, but forecasters say it’s too soon to know yet whether it will be the wetting downpours that most of the state desperately needs.