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Football: 2024 Varsity Maine All-State team

Championship teams from Class A to the eight-man ranks are well represented.

How Democrats Can Win Back the Senate

Polling analyst Nate Silver has speculated that the Demcorats will likely need two election cycles to regain a Senate majority.

The Maine Monitor earns 11 Maine Press Association awards

The Maine Monitor, and its co-founders John Christie and Naomi Schalit, were honored during by Maine Press Association.

Labat estate gives largest single gift from an individual in Black Bears history

The University of Maine, UMaine Foundation, and Maine Athletics announced an estate gift of $16 million from the Pierre and Catherine Labat estates. It’s the largest single gift from an individual in the history of the university to support Black Bear athletics.

Central Maine arrest log: Oct. 12-18, 2024

Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3:11 a.m., Andrew P. Tremblay, 28, of Oakland, was arrested on charges of driving to endanger, criminal speed, operating without a license, and operating under the influence. 11:08 a.m., Mike Silver Mederios, 39, of Skowhegan, was arrested on charges of operating after suspension and violating conditions of release.

Review of Maine police response to mass shooting yields more recommendations

An independent review of actions taken by Maine State Police when an Army reservist killed 18 people has produced recommendations including mass casualty crime scene protocols, updating computer software for tips and leads,

Maine Republicans call for probe of noncitizens registering to vote

A conservative group says it has uncovered evidence that at least a half dozen noncitizens registered to vote in the state over the past eight years.

Oneonta Senior High School vs. Maine-Endwell High School Football Live Stream, TV Info - Saturday, October 19

Find out how to live stream the Oneonta Senior High School vs. Maine-Endwell High School football game on October 19, with start time and other game info.

Some Maine ghost stories refuse to die. Here are a few favorites.

Maine is incredibly haunted,” says Jennifer Pictou, CEO of Bar Harbor Ghost Tours. “It surprises me more when a house isn’t haunted.” So of course we had to find out more.

Maine To Offer Free Starlink Dishes To Bring Internet To Remote Locations

Maine's government is going to bulk buy Starlink dishes for up to 9,000 homes and businesses. Eligible residents can apply to receive the subsidized equipment.

Maine awarded $65M grant to partner with CMP, Versant on electric grid improvements

Maine is receiving a $65 million federal grant to enhance the state’s electrical grid and help deliver affordable, clean energy. The U.S. Department of Energy announced in a Friday news release it is awarding the money to a new collaboration between the Governor’s Energy Office,

Volunteers from Maine, Niles townships stumping for Dems in nearby swing states

For nearly a month, a self-described Democratic grassroots coalition has had a canvassing effort going where volunteers have been solicited – including from Maine and Niles townships – and bused

'Almost, Maine' showing at NIC through Oct. 26

The North Idaho College Theatre Department's production of "Almost, Maine” is now showing. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday and at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 25 and 26 in the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d'Alene campus,

A Maine Law Could Have Forced the Lewiston Mass Shooter Into Mental Health Treatment. Why Wasn’t It Used?

Maine can compel those with serious mental illnesses to comply with outpatient treatment. Proponents of this law believe it could have pushed the Lewiston shooter to accept help before he became violent.

Maine State Police's Lewiston after-action report points out flaws in deadly shooting

The Maine State Police announced that an independent review of the Lewiston mass shooting after-action report was completed by the New England State Police Administrators Conference.

Voters and democracy would be better off with ranked choice voting

A clerk hands a ranked choice voting ballot to a voter on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Lewiston, Maine. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photos Share Americans have ample reason to be concerned about democracy these days,

Maine House candidate 2024: Kristi Mathieson, District 151

Maine House candidate Kristi Mathieson shares her views as she seeks election in 2024 in Maine House District 151, Kittery, Maine.

Maine House candidate 2024: Suzanne Johnson, District 151

Maine House candidate Suzanne Johnson shares her views as she seeks election in 2024 in Maine House District 151 Kittery & Kittery Point, Maine.

Resource fair at American Legion Post in Farmington connects veterans with potential employers

FARMINGTON — Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 held a resource fair on Friday, Oct. 11, to connect veterans with potential employers. During the fair, a Quilt of Valor was presented to Roger Ryder, a post member from Temple.

Maine Black Bears react to losing Adrianna Smith for season

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Maine women’s basketball team was dealt a tough blow when Adrianna Smith suffered a season-ending left knee injury in practice last week. The Black Bears say they hope to compete in America East without the 2022-23 conference player of the year.

Maine Senate candidates share views ahead of 2024 election: Costs, abortion, gun laws

Maine state Senate candidates in southern York County share views on cost of living, abortion, gun laws and more.

Lewiston man linked to ‘astounding’ amount of drugs, judge says

PORTLAND — A Lewiston man will remain behind bars after a federal judge rejected efforts to free him Thursday, citing the “absolutely astounding amount of deadly drugs” linked to him.

Portland city council candidates decry outside spending in local races

The pushback came after the National Association of Realtors said it would spend more than $50,000 to boost several candidates.

Maine fishermen rally with boots on the ground for hurricane relief

Kathleen Kirby and her husband, Jacob Schreiner, have organized efforts following back-to-back hurricanes to bring Maine fishing boots to those in need in North Carolina. Photo by Heather Sprague In the wake of two hurricanes that devastated states in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic,

Maine Connectivity Authority launches program to reach Mainers without internet

The Maine Connectivity Authority is launching a program that will offer internet access to the final 1.5% of users who are still without.

3 things to know about illegal Maine voting claims

The claims hinge on leaked health records that the Maine secretary of state’s office is barred from accessing.

Voters will pass Question 1, but it won’t become law in Maine

An unconstitutional law can’t stand simply because a majority of voters decide to approve it in a referendum election.”

Love doughnuts? Donut miss this tour, where you’ll try some of the best in Maine.

Dark chocolate sea salt. Churro crullers. Sweet and fluffy cookies 'n' cream delights. You'll savor every sample, and maybe even get your steps in.

The best football playoff race in Maine? Eight-man Large School is as wide open as it gets

With two games to play, Camden Hills, Lake Region, Mt. Ararat and Greely are 5-1. Any one of the four could end up in first place, or fourth. Or even fifth or sixth, depending on how defending state champion Mt. Desert Island (3-3) or Gray-New Gloucester (3-3) do over the final two games of the regular season.

New England state police agencies suggest improvements to Maine State Police review of the Lewiston shootings

The recommendations came in an analysis of the Maine State Police's after-action review of the Lewiston mass shooting last year.

Jim Sitrick Jr.: Wayne Farrin embodies life in midcoast Maine

One of the most positive experiences my family has enjoyed since we moved to Jefferson three years ago has been getting to know people in the community.

Ryan Paige: LaRochelle commited to Maine’s recovery communities

I strongly support Raegan LaRochelle for State Senate due to her unwavering commitment to Maine’s recovery communities. Raegan has been a tireless advocate for expanding critical services and protections for those affected by the opioid crisis. She supported the expanded Good Samaritan Law, which is a crucial step in saving lives.

Guaranteed income pilot project aims to boost low-income single mothers in Maine

The first year of the project gave twenty single mothers $1,000 a month with no restrictions on how the money could be spent.

Celtics waive 7-foot-1 center as roster moves continue

The Celtics continue to get some housekeeping done when it comes to their roster. Dmytro Skapintsev, the 7-foot-1 center, was waived by the team, according to the NBA’s transactions log. Skapintsev was on an Exhibit 10 contract and he’ll likely end up with the G League Maine Celtics for the season.

Opinion: Democrats risk losing key constituencies over support for Israel

Golden subsequently denied a request to meet with his constituents and has instead doubled down on Israeli talking points: Israel has “the right to defend itself” and “Iran is Israel’s enemy” and thus, our enemy too.

Maine aims to deliver internet to remaining 9,000 homes and businesses without access

With two and a half months left for Gov. Janet Mills to reach her 2022 pledge to provide all Mainers with internet access, the state launched a new program Thursday to connect the hardest-to-reach places across the state.

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