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.
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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.
Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for her work on Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album, as well as work with several other artists. A win in February would give her the award for a second straight year.
In Maine prisons, Native American sweat lodges are part of the program
A Passamaquoddy elder has led over 100 sweats for inmates since 2007.
Windham picks 2 school board representatives
Christina Small and Matthew Irving prevailed in the race to fill 2 of Windham’s 6 seats.
Windham elects 3 new Town Council members
Voters choose Margaret Terry, Douglas Fortier and Katie Cook.
Scarborough girls soccer outlasts Windham for fourth straight A South title
The Red Storm beat the Eagles in penalty kicks, winning a rematch of the 2024 regional final.
Windham sets deadline for Viola Lane residents to establish association
Viola Lane, a private road looking to be taken up by the town, must establish a homeowners association by Nov. 25.
We Love Fairs: Craft and Christmas fairs in Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook and more
Scarborough craft fair for charity – Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hillcrest Community Center, 108 Hillcrest Ave., Scarborough. To benefit Nanna’s House providing support and resources to children awaiting placement in foster care. Bake sale, handmade quilt raffle, gift baskets book sale and handmade crafts. Windham craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 8,…
We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Westbrook and Windham
Windham haddock dinner – Saturday, Nov. 8, 4 to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls and butter, coleslaw, dessert buffet, coffee, tea and punch. $15 haddock meal, $6 pizza dinner or for children under 12. Ticket sales start at…
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Historical photos show Maine’s Thanksgiving generosity
Mainers have been helping each other with food donations in tough times for decades.
No. 1 Westbrook football looking to reach school’s first title game
The Blue Blazes will have to beat B South blueblood Kennebunk, which is gunning for its third straight championship game appearance.
Westbrook breaks ground on workforce housing project
Gov. Janet Mills was on hand for the ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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.
Phillips, Siegel to lead Gorham Town Council
Suzanne Phillips and Seven Siegel have been reinstated as chair and vice chair, respectively.
Cold doesn’t halt Westbrook Veterans Day ceremony
The city honored its veterans in an outdoor ceremony.
Standish officials discuss ideas for new Public Works facility
The plans are in the early stages and would feature construction of an expanded facility on the corner of Moody and Northeast roads.
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.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 10
The top individual performers during last week’s playoff games.
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