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Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame

by Kelley Bouchard February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.

Local & State, News, Politics

What’s in the final budget proposal from Gov. Janet Mills?

by Billy Kobin and Randy Billings February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The Democrat proposed a ‘three-part affordability agenda’ Wednesday, parts of which have drawn criticism from Republicans.

Local & State, News, Politics

How the Wabanaki coalition is fighting for tribal sovereignty

by Reuben M. Schafir February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Tribal leaders are pushing to secure funding for an education bill this session, but keeping sovereignty top of mind as the gubernatorial race gets underway.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Change at No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys basketball poll, again

by Lee Horton February 3, 2026February 10, 2026

Will Sanford be the first team to top the poll for consecutive weeks?

Local & State, News

Man from China killed in Vassalboro crash

by Amy Calder February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Ryan Page, 48, died at the scene Monday afternoon on Route 3.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Watch the Varsity Maine basketball highlights from Week 9

by Lee Horton February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Great passing and turnovers led to a lot of big plays.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Think your Maine boys basketball team is in the tourney? Here’s what the data says.

by Lucas McNelly February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Entering the final week of the regular season, there’s still 72 high school basketball teams out there that have work to do.

Sports, Varsity Maine

Immigration enforcement is keeping kids from athletics

by Steve Craig January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

School districts’ attendance declines have been mirrored in student-athlete participation drops while administrators and coaches focus on player security.