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Freeport senior Lizalyn Boudreau, center, helps her coach by counting players during Friday’s practice at the high school in Freeport. Boudreau is the flyer on the Falcons’ penalty corner defense. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Maine Crime
Mainers’ true crime podcast is basis for Hulu documentary on Alaska shooting
‘Blood & Myth’ is based on the Audible Original “Midnight Son,” from Portland-based audio producers Josie Holtzman and Isaac Kestenbaum, which explored an Alaskan shooting and Indigenous culture.
Posted inMaine, News
Massachusetts man found dead off coast near Bremen
The Maine Marine Patrol said it is investigating the death of the 74-year-old sailor, who was reported missing Sunday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Families flock to New Gloucester orchard for apple picking, corn maze
Opening day at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester brought apples, cider, pumpkins and doughnuts as the fall season kicks off.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Red Sox and closer Aroldis Chapman reach $13.3 million deal for 2026
The 37-year-old fireballer has a career-low 1.02 ERA and 27 saves this season.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Duran’s inside-the-park homer carries Red Sox past Pirates
Boston takes the series finale and avoids a three-game sweep.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s space industry, facing pushback on land, looks to the sea
The Maine Space Corporation, which lawmakers recently voted to make a nonprofit, is looking into sea-based launch platforms.
Posted inMaine, News
2 women killed in boat accident on Flagstaff Lake
A third woman is in critical condition after a pontoon flipped with 7 passengers on board Saturday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
West Gardiner officials delay decision on school board appointment
After a resignation, the West Gardiner Selectboard has the opportunity to fill the vacancy by appointing a candidate for the Gardiner-area school board.