Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 11
Two Gold Balls will be awarded in the eight-man ranks, while 11-man teams battle for berths in state title game.
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‘Heart the Lover’ delivers a compelling, sensitive story about first love and its after effects
Lily King’s newest novel revisits key characters from an earlier work.
Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work
Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Another showdown of top 2 teams in Varsity Maine football poll on tap
Thornton Academy will play in its third No. 1-versus-No. 2 matchup, and second against Bonny Eagle.
Bill to end shutdown would sweep popular THC drinks from Maine shelves
Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called ‘hemp loophole’ that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.
Southern Maine’s first snowfall of the season arrives — barely
A light sprinkling arrived in Greater Portland on Veterans Day, though it didn’t stick, while a stronger snow shower near Lewiston briefly prompted a reduced speed limit on the Maine Turnpike.
Where to buy Maine-made sweet treats for the holidays
Let Maine’s best bakers and confectioners take some stress out of the season for you.
Portland joins lawsuit over PFAS-laden firefighting foam at jetport
The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to pursue legal action against developers of so-called forever chemicals amid concern that federally mandated fire-suppressing foam may have contaminated soil and groundwater around the airport.
NCAA tournaments await many Maine collegiate teams
UMaine women’s soccer will play Central Florida, while the Bates field hockey team earns bye into Division III second round.
Maine men’s hockey remains in top 10 despite struggles on penalty kill
The Black Bears’ split with UMass highlights their problems playing a man down.
Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.
The Week in Sports celebrates state champions
Take a look at some the high school action we covered this past week.
6 Maine events this week include holiday cheer – and vampires
Catch ‘Twilight’ in Concert at Merrill Auditorium.
13 Maine sports bars where you can catch the big game
Find places to watch with friends and have a beer and a bite in Portland, Falmouth, Brunswick, Lewiston-Auburn, Waterville and Winslow.
Fans flock to watch parties to support Hearts of Pine
Viewings of Portland’s semifinal Sunday night at Spokane drew huge crowds at the State Theatre and Portland Zoo.
Heart-breaker: Spokane stuns Portland’s pro soccer team in semifinals
Hearts of Pine squander lead in extra time, then bow out of USL League One playoffs in seventh round of penalty kicks.
Maine doctor heals military special forces members with spine surgeries
Dr. Lynn McGrath of Mercy Hospital volunteers with Return to Duty, which helps active duty or retired special forces members access less-invasive spine surgeries.
Late goal lifts Cheverus field hockey past Skowhegan for third straight Class A title
The Stags surrender a tying goal late in regulation, then score the winner with 1:58 to go to beat Skowhegan for the state championship.
Portland football bests rival Deering in A North semis
The defending Class A champs will host Bangor in the regional final next week.
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