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Cops & Courts, Health, Local & State, News

How cheap weed from ‘gray market’ growers ends up on Maine dispensary shelves

by Dylan Tusinski August 17, 2025August 18, 2025

Law enforcement experts say cheap, sometimes tainted weed grown by Chinese criminal groups is getting into the state’s medical market. Business owners say it’s cratering market rates and pushing reputable growers out of the industry.

Field Hockey, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine

Lisbon field hockey hires Kayla Royer as head coach

by Cooper Sullivan August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

The former Leavitt standout and Poland coach replaces longtime coach Julie Petrie.

Food, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Is a Maine lobster roll from a gas station any good? | Column

by Leslie Bridgers August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

We tried cheaper versions of the state’s signature sandwich from Rusty Lantern, Hannaford and Market Basket to see how they stacked up.

News

Maine Musicians to be featured in New Hampshire’s largest Blues Festival

by Aranka Matolcsy August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Musicians from all over Maine are slated to perform at the 28th annual White Mountain Boogie and Blues Festival Aug. 15-17 in Thornton, New Hampshire – the largest outdoor blues festival in the state – and a well-known Maine saxophonist will be hosting the Boogie Side Stage. Distinguished Maine musician Pat Pepin has been tapped […]

Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine

2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys outdoor track and field team

by Mike Mandell July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The state’s most elite sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers this spring.

News, Schools and Education

Turner-area school community split as board reviews transgender policies

by Kendra Caruso July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Maine School Administrative District 52, which includes Turner, Leeds and Greene, may align its policies with President Trump’s executive order recognizing only ‘biological gender.’