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.
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Side Door Coffeehouse in Brunswick presents Saco musician as November’s headliner
Tom Clukey’s style is rooted in country and folk with original lyrics that reflect working through the struggles and challenges of everyday life.
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.
Newly elected Saco councilor hopes to address economic development, housing
Jeffrey Onnen was elected in Ward 4 last week.
Saco author hopes to inspire readers to turn compassion into action
Born in Kenya to Maine parents, Sarah Petrin has spent her life giving back. Now, she hopes to inspire others to do the same.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 10
The top individual performers during last week’s playoff games.
Turnout strong in Saco
Voters in Saco decided on issues like gun control, absentee voting and city government.
Liam LaFountain becomes Biddeford’s next mayor
LaFountain pledged to rebuild confidence in the city’s government after beating incumbent Mayor Martin Grohman and Councilor Norman Belanger.
Washington Academy tops final Varsity Maine volleyball poll
The Raiders edge Class A champion Gorham for the No. 1 spot after successfully defending their Class B title.
Few changes in Varsity Maine football poll as Class A playoffs begin
Thornton Academy remains the unanimous No. 1 team, ahead of Bonny Eagle and Cony.
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news from surrounding communities
Asian House Kitchen & Bar opening in South Portland
The same owners operate Asian House in Old Orchard Beach.
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Where to buy Maine-made sweet treats for the holidays
Let Maine’s best bakers and confectioners take some stress out of the season for you.
Obituary: Margo Banzhaf Drayer
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Margo was born in New Jersey and lived in Rhode Island, California and Massachusettes before settling in …
Lisbon appoints retired local town manager as it searches for permanent candidate
James ‘Jim’ Bennett is from Lisbon and recently returned there after retiring earlier this year.
Obituary: Jeffrey F. Dobson Sr.
BIDDEFORD – Jeffrey F. Dobson Sr., 67, passed away on Nov. 1, 2025, while working alongside his son and caring for …
Maine House speaker endorses Hannah Pingree in governor’s race
Ryan Fecteau says he is supporting Pingree in a crowded race that also includes several other prominent Democrats.
Cheverus field hockey beats Biddeford in OT thriller to return to state final
The Stags went down a pair of goals quickly but rallied to make the Class A championship game for the fifth straight year.
Obituary: Anita B. Reny
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Anita B. Reny, 89, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Seal Rock Health Care. Surrounded …
Biddeford voters approve Charter Commission
The commission will review and revise the city’s charter.
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