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Franklin Arias homers in 9th to lift Sea Dogs

by Staff report April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Arias hits a pinch-hit home run, his seventh in the last ninth games, and Portland walks off with a win over New Hampshire.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Only Bobby Charles can pull Maine back from the abyss | Opinion

by Charles Todorich April 25, 2026April 23, 2026

Not only can the Republican candidate for governor win, he must.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Republican candidates for governor rally crowd on final day of state convention

by Rachel Ohm April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Republicans running for governor focused on cutting taxes and improving affordability, and took plenty of jabs at state Democrats and Gov. Janet Mills.

Letters to the Editor

Matt Dunlap is a proven, effective public servant | Letter

April 25, 2026April 23, 2026

In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, we have the opportunity to elect a man who will truly represent us in Washington, D.C. Matt Dunlap has shown himself to be an effective, ethical public servant during his many years as secretary of state, his time spent on Maine’s Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission, from 2013-2015, […]

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Red Sox offense busts out against Orioles

by Associated Press April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Boston scores 17 runs — 10 in the 9th inning — and Garrett Crochet pitches six scoreless innings.

Community, News

Portland protesters demand release of 19-year-old in ICE detention

by Reuben M. Schafir April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Olivia Mabiala Andre was arrested with her family in November.

Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk

Former Leavitt star Noah Carpenter embraces bigger role with UMaine football

by Travis Lazarczyk April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Carpenter is becoming a prominent part of the Black Bears’ defense as a linebacker.

Letters to the Editor

Joe Baldacci for US House seat | Letter

April 25, 2026April 24, 2026

I’m writing to throw my full and enthusiastic support behind Joe Baldacci for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Joe comes from a family much like my own, featuring hard-working parents, strong moral character and deep family values. He has lived his entire life here, raised his family here and dedicated much of his life to public […]