The top plays filmed over the weekend by Varsity Maine reporters.
September 2024
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots lose linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley with torn pectoral muscle
The four-time captain now in his seventh season with the Patriots suffered the injury in Sunday’s loss to Seattle.
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Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school roundup: Dirigo defeats Oak Hill in field hockey
Also, Lisbon and Spruce Mountain win via shutouts on Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
TikTok, U.S. government face off in court over law that could ban popular platform
TikTok argues that the law is unconstitutional, while the Justice Department says it is needed to eliminate a national security risk due to the platform’s Chinese ties.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Do you know the 3 branches of government? Many don’t, leading to a push for civics education
Over the past few years, a small but growing number of states have begun requiring students at publicly funded colleges to complete a civics requirement.
Posted inNation / World, News
Pipeline explosion near Houston erupts in a towering flame, forcing evacuations
A massive pipeline fire in suburban Houston has been shooting a towering flame into the air for hours
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Postal Service insists it’s ready for a flood of mail-in ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says he’ll work with state election officials to address concerns about mail-in ballots after they warned of persistent problems during the primary season
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key House races. It could help Democrats
Several little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Livermore man accused of shooting at vehicles near home in Carthage
Livermore man accused of damaging vehicle, shooting at vehicles and shooting near a dwelling in Carthage.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Crosby signs through 2026-27 season
Sidney Crosby will remain with the Penguins until close to his 40th birthday.