South Portland moves into top spot as 17 teams garner votes and four receive first-place votes.
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Variety the spice of Varsity Maine girls basketball poll
Only three squads appear on all nine voters’ rankings.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors, Things to Do
See the 7 towns National Geographic recommends in Maine
Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.
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State champ tops first Varsity Maine boys basketball poll of 2025-26
Windham garners seven of nine first-place votes.
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Maine schools explore nature-based playgrounds
More than two dozen schools have added play areas with features like rocks, logs and water. Experts say they can help children develop key skills and cultivate an interest in sustainability and the outdoors.
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Camden Hills boys basketball nips Edward Little on last-second layup
Hollis Schwalm’s basket with 1.2 seconds left gives the Windjammers a dramatic season-opening victory after letting a double-digit lead slip away.
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A Maine children’s author drew Taylor Swift’s otter shirt
Chris Van Dusen, of Camden, created the image of 2 otters lounging in the water, which Swift made famous in October in a film promoting her latest album.
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Preseason girls basketball tournament highlights continued rise of female coaches
The 31st Chrissanne Burns Memorial Tournament shows the past, present and future of women’s role within the sport in Maine.
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12 new Maine children’s books for your holiday list
New releases came out this year from Maine authors and illustrators Chris Van Dusen, Peter Brown, X. Fang, Phuc Tran, Elisa Boxer and Daniel Minter, among others.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 11
These players helped their teams win state championships or earn spots in this week’s state finals.