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Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Varsity Maine Top 10 baseball poll: Survivors move up

June 19, 2025June 23, 2025

Biddeford takes over top spot following week in which the top four teams were ousted from the postseason.

Local & State, News, Politics

Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump

by Staff report June 14, 2025October 9, 2025

Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.

Baseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the Maine Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball finalists

by Staff Report June 12, 2025June 13, 2025

Ten baseball players and eight softball players in the running for awards given to the state’s top senior players.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Local & State

10 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth will be celebrated at events across the state, including in Portland, Lewiston, Westbrook, Ellsworth and Nobleboro.

Obituaries

Obituary: Ruth S. Foster

June 7, 2025

ELLSWORTH – Ruth S. Foster, 96, died peacefully at her home in Ellsworth on June 2, 2025. She was born on …

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

New shows in Rockland, Portland show innovation and evolution in Maine painting

by Jorge S. Arango June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

Holden Willard’s ‘Pictures of Home’ is at Notch8 Gallery in Portland, while ‘Elizabeth Awalt: Natural Selections’ is at Caldbeck Gallery in Rockland.

Business, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State

See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column

by Leslie Bridgers May 7, 2025May 10, 2025

With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

School leaders want more options to restrain students with violent behavior

by Riley Board April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

District leaders are concerned about increasing behavioral issues in schools just a few years after the state raised the threshold to physically restrain or seclude students.