On Saturday, March 21st at 2 p.m., spellers from all over Maine will compete to become the state champion, who will go on to participate in the Scripps’ National Spelling Bee. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at Bowdoin College in the Kanbar Auditorium in the Studzinki Recital Hall.
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Maine is one of the least religious states in the country. Here’s what the data shows
In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as ‘nothing in particular.’
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Hartland man charged with using tire iron in assault
Victim in attack suffered a broken nose, and could potentially lose sight in one eye.
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Skowhegan bookstore offers good reads out of woman’s garage
Jess Roy, a book lover and librarian by training, opened Cat Yard Book Shop in August.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Local & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
For East-West sports teams, travel, adventure are part of the experience
Teams in the Class D South/East-West division, including Bethel, find ways of helping each other, especially when games take them hours from home.
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How did prices of Maine household essentials change in 2025?
We reviewed the cost of groceries, vehicles and energy to see how they compare with the national inflation rate.
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Venezuelans in Maine react to US strike on home country
The news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture prompted hope, fear and significant uncertainty about their country’s future.
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Little ones get a taste of farm life in Freeport
Every Saturday, Wolfe’s Neck Center offers an opportunity for children ages 5 and under to feed barn animals and learn a little bit about farm life.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Our best photos from a cold start to Maine’s winter
Frigid temperatures broke several decades-old records, while a few storms brought heavy snow and made Maine one of the few spots in the U.S. to mark a white Christmas.
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Trust the experts — all of them | Victoria-Hugo Vidal
I’m not sure exactly why some expertise is valued and others doubted … but I have a few guesses.