Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
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High school roundup: Gorham boys hockey advances to semifinals
A four-goal third period lifts the third-seeded Rams to a 4-0 win over Greely in a Class B South quarterfinal.
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Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure
Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
The Maine hoop tourney is epic. Here are our favorite moments so far
From big upsets to devoted fans and touching moments, ‘tournament week’ had it all.
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Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy
Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.
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Female coaches are making gains in ‘male-dominated’ Maine hoops
In positive trend, 5 of the 10 girls hoop teams playing for a state title this weekend are coached by women.
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Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay
A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.
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The boys hockey playoffs are here. Who are the contenders?
Falmouth (Class A), Cheverus/Yarmouth (Class B South) and John Bapst (Class B North) are the top seeds entering the playoffs.
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Dedham man arrested in 2024 shooting on UMA Bangor campus
Police arrested Zachary Fossett, a 48-year-old from Dedham, Friday afternoon, more than a year after the shooting left one person injured.
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Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball entering ACC homestretch
The Newport native and the Blue Devils have four regular season games left, including two this week against Miami and Florida State.