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Varsity Maine football poll sets the stage for another 1-vs-2 showdown
Thornton Academy and Bonny Eagle are still the top two, while No. 10 was a toss up.
New top dog in Varsity Maine volleyball poll
York defeats Washington Academy and takes over No. 1 spot.
Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” (Diamond) Dore
WEST GARDINER – Elizabeth “Betty” (Diamond) Dore, 82, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Woodlands…
Are more officials needed at golf championships? Some coaches say yes
Other coaches and directors say the current amount of help is appropriate and that finding more knowledgeable officials would be a challenge.
Maine crafters to showcase their skills Saturday, Sunday
Potters, glassmakers, other artisans open their studios for the annual Maine Craft Weekend.
Augusta-made film, lost for 100 years, to have second Colonial Theater premiere
‘In the River,’ featuring scenes shot on the Kennebec River and Cobbosseecontee Stream, was found filed under the wrong title at the Library of Congress.
Gardiner volleyball sweeps rival Cony
The Tigers are finding success in Class C while playing a number of Class B teams.
High schools Monday: Winthrop field hockey rolls past Dirigo
Natalie Irwin scores a hat trick in the Ramblers’ victory.
Man swims to safety after vehicle submerges in stream off I-295 in West Gardiner
A Winslow man who apparently fell asleep Sunday while driving on Interstate 295 was able to swim to safety after his vehicle went off the highway and into Cobbosseecontee Stream.
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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…
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.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 10
The top individual performers during last week’s playoff games.
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