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Football notebook: Championship games a mix of newcomers and mainstays

Noble and Bangor end long title game droughts, while Thornton, Leavitt and Wells are back in familiar spots. Noble and Bangor making a Class A regional final is fun, worthy news. Same for Deering in Class B South. It’s been 27, 13, and 14 years, respectively, since those three schools have been in a trophy game.

Waterville commemorates Veterans Day with parade, ceremony

Guest speaker Donald H. Marden, U.S. Army veteran, retired major general of the Maine Army National Guard, former Superior Court justice and Waterville mayor, and current first vice commander of the Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post 5,

Archipelago Showcases Goods Made in Maine

The Island Institute supports Maine’s island and coastal economy by promoting its artists and makers at this downtown Rockland store and gallery.

Advocates say ‘red flag’ gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day

The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others. Gun safety advocates are well on their way to securing enough signatures to ask ...

Boston College men’s hockey made a strong statement with sweep of Maine

One month into the men’s college hockey season, Boston College appears to be grasping that concept, something that was evident when the No. 2 Eagles swept Maine in a pair of games at Conte Forum, and that’s where the weekend review begins. After ...

The 2024 results that still have yet to be called

While President-elect Donald Trump and the Republicans won a resounding victory on Tuesday, dozens of races have yet to be called. The most important left are House races, which will

Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stays blue

Republicans say this year's election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn't follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.

Maine Soccer wins second consecutive America East title

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - On Sunday Maine Soccer hosted the University of New Hampshire for the America East Championship. The Black Bears didn’t waste much time getting on the board. Exactly three minutes into the contest Jordane Pinette scored off a ...

No. 2 BC hockey completes weekend sweep of No. 5 Maine

CHESTNUT HILL — Boston College completed a weekend series sweep of No. 5 Maine with a 3-0 matinee victory on Sunday at Conte Forum.

Crashes involving multiple vehicles on I-95 in Bangor sends two people to hospital

Two crashes involving several vehicles blocked traffic on Interstate 95 in Bangor Saturday morning. BANGOR, Maine — Two people were brought to the hospital following two separate crashes involving several vehicles on Interstate 95 in Bangor Saturday morning.

Maine South High School Goes On Hard Lockdown

Maine South High School entered a hard lockdown this morning (Wednesday) on a report of someone possibly with a gun in the school -- claims found to be not true -- Park Ridge police said in a social media post.

Despite criticism of response to mass shooting, Maine sheriff reelected to office

Voters in Sagadahoc County, Maine, on Tuesday, reelected Sheriff Joel Merry over a sergeant in the department who was accused of failing to take action to disarm an Army reservist responsible for killing 18 people in the state’s deadliest mass shooting last year.

Jamaican restaurants multiply in Maine, feeding island transplants and adventurous eaters

More than a dozen eateries provide Mainers with authentic island flavors, while also giving the state's Jamaican population access to the foods they miss from home.

Angus King declares his victory in Maine Senate race

BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- Incumbent independent Maine Senator Angus King has declared victory. The Associated Press has not yet officially called the race for Maine’s Senate seat, but King is leading with over 52 percent of the vote.