Bangor Christian girls soccer runs past Richmond in eight-player South final
Mary Allen scores four times to lift the Patriots to a berth in the state championship game.
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More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative group is helping districts change their policies.
Monmouth boys soccer races past Richmond in D South final
Zane Foyt scores three goals to help push Mustangs into state final.
Here are 10 girls soccer players we expect to impact the postseason
These players will be key to their team’s hopefully deep playoff runs.
High schools Tuesday: Skowhegan girls soccer rolls past Nokomis
The River Hawks keep their unbeaten record intact, improving to 5-0.
High schools Monday: Winthrop field hockey rolls past Dirigo
Natalie Irwin scores a hat trick in the Ramblers’ victory.
High schools Thursday: Skowhegan field hockey cruises in opener
The perennial powerhouse starts the season with a shutout victory over Oxford Hills.
Here are 5 intriguing central Maine boys soccer matchups in 2025
Looking ahead to some interesting clashes involving KVAC and MVC teams.
Richmond man dies in single-vehicle crash
Police say Thomas Goodall, 53, was driving south on Route 24 in Richmond when his vehicle left the road and rolled.
Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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news from surrounding communities
Courthouse ‘blitz’ seeks to resolve cases, cut Kennebec County caseload
The move comes just months before the expected conversion from paper files to an electronic court filing system.
Will new health fund help Maine’s rural hospitals stay open? Experts say it’s unclear
Upcoming Medicaid cuts from the Republican budget bill passed over the summer threaten the financial health of rural hospitals.
Which other Democrats might get in Maine’s 2nd District race?
One new candidate, Jordan Wood, has already announced a 2nd District run since U.S. Rep. Jared Golden dropped out of the race last week. State Sen. Joe Baldacci of Bangor confirmed he’s considering a run, too.
School board meetings being hijacked by chaos actors for social media clicks | Letter
I have attended a few Augusta School Board meetings. The one held Oct. 8 was awful. I confess, I didn’t stay to the end. The meeting was valiantly presided over by Chair Martha Witham, the image of grace under pressure. I commend the Cony High School students who spoke, demonstrating courage and thoughtfulness that put…
Familiar No. 1 in final Varsity Maine boys soccer poll of 2025
Scarborough ends season as the unanimous No. 1 team.
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.
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.
Augusta credit union clerk foils New Jersey woman’s forgery attempt
The woman was indicted by grand jury for allegedly inserting her photo into a Wayne woman’s passport in a plot to withdraw funds.
Seniors, affordable housing and the resulting breakdown in health | Letter
I picked up my mail today and discovered a notice from Guerrette Properties that my rent hasgone up $100 this year. Readers may remember me as the one who made a big fuss when a corporate entity bought out the nonprofit that ran this senior housing project for many years at Howell House. Interestingly, there…
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
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