Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work Copy
Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’
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Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work
Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’
Obituary: Peter Osborne Willauer
FALMOUTH – Peter Osborne Willauer, known as “POW” to many, loving husband of Carol Nugent Willauer, passed away peacefully on Nov. …
Familiar No. 1 in final Varsity Maine boys soccer poll of 2025
Scarborough ends season as the unanimous No. 1 team.
Final Varsity Maine girls soccer poll features a firm No. 1, finally
Bangor emerges from recent three-way tie as sole No. 1 team in last rankings of 2025.
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.
Falmouth undertakes bank stabilization project on Old Mill Road
The town is funding the design of the project because the road is used to access a pump station.
Peer into the creative process with a tour of Falmouth artists’ studios
The Falmouth Open Studio Tour will run on Nov. 15 and feature 8 local artists in their home studios.
Historical photos show Maine’s love for soccer
The sport has been popular in Maine for decades.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
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Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 11
Two Gold Balls will be awarded in the eight-man ranks, while 11-man teams battle for berths in state title game.
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Obituary: Leonard A. Taylor Jr.
CUMBERLAND – Leonard A. Taylor Jr., 90, passed away on Nov. 4, 2025.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday Nov. 14, …
Obituary: Jean C. Willett
YARMOUTH – On Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, Jean C. Willett, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age …
Yarmouth boys soccer rallies past Oceanside to win Class B title
Oceanside had the 16-time champions on the ropes, but Zacarias Binda produced his second straight overtime winner for the Clippers.
Freeport field hockey solves Yarmouth, returns to Class B state final
After losing their last three matchups, the Falcons top the undefeated Clippers to reach their third state final in four years.
Yarmouth boys soccer earns regional title with double-OT win
In a rematch of last year’s Class B South final won by Greely, the No. 1 Clippers advance to the state final on a goal by Zacarias Binda.
Cape Elizabeth girls soccer blanks Yarmouth in B South final
The Capers, who lost in the regional final the previous two years, set up a showdown of unbeaten teams against Hermon.
Yarmouth’s I-295 bridge project wraps up after 4 years
The project also included replacing the ramps and extending a multiuse pathway along Route 1.
Maine soccer, field hockey regional finals postponed
All of Wednesday’s playoff games, except the Class D girls soccer semifinals, will be played Thursday.
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