New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Owner of 11 Maine nursing homes files for bankruptcy
Genesis Healthcare, headquartered in Pennsylvania, operates facilities in Farmington and Lewiston, among others.
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Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.
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Strong weekend storm rips off roofs, downs trees in southern Maine
The weather on Sunday also forced the Yarmouth Clam Festival to shut down as lightning moved in.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Softball Player of the Year: Addison DeRoche, Cheverus
As the spotlight around her grew, the nationally regarded prospect delivered again and led the Stags to the Class A South final.
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Maine’s roller skating scene gets a leg (and some wheels) up from social media
Online videos of roller skaters at Westbrook’s Happy Wheels have gone viral recently. They’re working to attract younger people to the activity and sport.
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Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year
Cony’s Abby Morrill and Windham’s Stella Jarvais were standouts in all seasons.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Girls Game of the Year
The Cheverus hockey and Mt. Ararat basketball teams both overcome deficits en route to titles.
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New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
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How Maine’s tobacco tax increase will impact public health, economy
While smokers argue they are being targeted, public health advocates are cheering ‘a significant victory.’