The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
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Sen. Tepler welcomes Morse High School boys’ swim team to State House
Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, welcomed the Morse High School boys’ swim and dive team to the Maine State House on Tuesday to honor them with sentiments from the state Legislature. The sentiments were awarded for the team’s win at the 2025 Class B Swim and Dive State Championship. “I’m incredibly proud of these young student […]
Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.
Maine raises legal age of marriage after bill becomes law without Mills signature
A bill prohibiting minors from getting married without parental consent became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills.
Portland sues Maine DHHS over General Assistance cuts for homeless shelters
The complaint seeks to stop the state health department from implementing a new rule that slashes millions of dollars in reimbursement for the state’s largest homeless shelter.
Baseball notebook: Maine high school pitchers showcase arms
Several pitchers are off to dominant starts in southern Maine; Cony has rebounded from an opening loss in Class B North.
Maine State Library rescinds 3 layoffs after some federal funding restored
The library delays 8 other terminations until Thursday as the fate of its federal funding remains unclear.
MaineGeneral Health cutting mental health, disabilities services for children
Advocates say key diagnostic services for children will be harder to obtain, placing the blame for the cuts on the Mills administration.
Sudden downpours from ‘omega block’ threaten flooding across Maine
Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern started to hit Maine late Monday and are expected to continue through Wednesday.