Daigle, a three-time Kennebec Journal Coach of the Year and the 2023 Varsity Maine Coach of the Year, had been head coach at Cony since 2010.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L.Bean’s Japan collection makes first landing in Maine
After more than 30 years, the retailer is finally selling its Japanese designs in the US, including at its flagship store in Freeport.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Pittsfield woman accused of assaulting child
Police arrested the woman Saturday after responding to a report she had assaulted her son a few days prior, court records state.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Politics
Bill to merge Capitol, state police fails in Maine House
Michael Sauschuck, the Department of Public Safety’s commissioner, had proposed for the Maine State Police to consume the Capitol Police by attrition.
Posted inPolitics
Plug-in solar is coming to Maine with Janet Mills’ approval
The Democratic governor signed a proposal into law to allow small, plug-in generators amid a time of global energy price volatility.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mike Hamel named new Waterville football coach
Hamel, a Fitzpatrick Trophy winner as a player for the Purple Panthers and an assistant since 2019, takes over for Isaac LeBlanc.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Expansion of ranked-choice voting would be unconstitutional, Maine high court finds
The opinion issued Monday comes as lawmakers are considering a bill, LD 1666, to expand ranked-choice voting to general election races for governor and the state Legislature.
Posted inSports
Maine native JP Estrella to enter NCAA transfer portal
The former South Portland High standout played in 33 games and started 13 this season for the Tennessee men’s basketball team.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Support Graham Platner to equalize the political playing field | Letter
Much has been written about Maine’s very important Senate race this year, with pros and cons of each candidate. But little has been published about Graham Platner’s grassroots organization and his goal to politically empower ordinary Mainers by coming together beyond the distinctions of progressive/conservative or right/left. As Graham describes, there is really only up/down […]
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Did gas prices rise by about $1 in one month after the Iran war began? | Fact brief
The national average now exceeds $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA.