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Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Maine’s coldest case: Police still don’t know who killed Kenny Wood Jr. in Auburn in 1954

by Steve Collins February 23, 2025February 24, 2025

Despite years of investigation, authorities have never figured out who murdered the 12-year-old from Gray.

News, Varsity Maine

Our favorite photos from Saturday’s basketball finals

February 22, 2025February 23, 2025

The Maine state basketball tournament kept on rolling, with boys and girls playing from all over the state.

Maine

USDA announces Title IX investigation into UMaine

by Katie Langley February 22, 2025February 24, 2025

The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation into the Maine Department of Education and a Maine school district.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Biggest ever Skijor Skowhegan meshes Scandinavian sport with economic impact

by Ethan Horton February 22, 2025February 23, 2025

Thousands braved the cold and wind at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds to watch horses pull people on skis and snowboards.

Community

Maine society, foundation to host story about German POWs

February 22, 2025February 20, 2025

David Greenham will share a story of cooperation, kindness and enemies who found a way to work for a common good and even become friends.

Business

Part of L.L.Bean flagship store torn down as $50M renovations continue

by Kelley Bouchard February 22, 2025February 21, 2025

The project is expected to be completed by fall 2026.

Maine, News, Politics

Read Gov. Mills’ full statement on Trump investigation

by Staff Report February 21, 2025February 22, 2025

Maine’s Democratic governor released a statement Friday night saying ‘the rule of law’ is at stake after President Trump directed the Education Department to investigate alleged Title IX violations.