UMaine men’s hockey picks up needed win in Portland
The Black Bears are playing for Hockey East playoff seeding, even if they won’t talk about it.
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Weekend to feature early-spring warmth followed by midwinter freeze
Plus — you guessed it — a bit more snow overnight Sunday.
Cheverus girls basketball embraces villain role in title pursuit
The Stags know that everyone wants to see them lose. And for the Class South champions, that’s OK by them.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class A boys basketball state championship game
Camden Hills star Nolan Ames and his strong supporting cast meet a Portland team that has already shut down several standout scorers.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class A girls basketball state final
Cheverus is looking for its third championship in five years, while Hampden Academy seeks another stunner after upsetting Mt. Ararat.
The Portland boys basketball team jelled at the right time to reach Class A final. Here’s how it happened.
The Bulldogs’ defense has been outstanding and helped Portland get hot in the playoffs and reach the state championship game.
Ditch those Bean Boots — and 6 more tips for walking in winter | Column
How to navigate Maine’s icy walkways, shoveling scofflaws and other hazards of strolling in the cold.
Maine could soon add speed cameras to I-95 construction zones
Lawmakers have debated the highway speed camera plan, which has bipartisan support, since last year.
Maine’s primary care shortage is expected to worsen. Experts are planning solutions.
Maine is graduating more doctors, but experts say increasing the primary care workforce is hampered by several issues.
Maine woman got lost in the system waiting for a lawyer
Alyssa Mendez was left off a statewide list of people in need of lawyers and was not appointed one until more than 40 days after her first court appearance.
Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Maine theaters showing movies about fearless women getting things done (and refusing)
Maine theaters are showing films about grief, equality, race, and what happens when women refuse to work.
Portland Chamber Music Festival’s adventurous winter concerts keep audiences warm
Now in its third year, the organization’s Winter Warmer concerts mix genres but keep some traditions.
Brunswick girls hockey’s Solveig Ledwick wins Becky Schaffer Award
The state’s leading goal scorer this season is honored as Maine’s best senior girls hockey player.
Turnpike speeds reduced as weather service warns of slippery conditions Wednesday
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow is expected in parts of Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford and York counties, according to a special weather statement.
Top seeds ranked in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton, Messalonskee and Gorham/Massabesic are all in the top 5.
Varsity Maine girls basketball poll features 5 state finalists
Cheverus, which remains the unanimous No. 1, is joined by four other teams playing for Gold Balls this week.
Maine hospitals, health reform advocates spar over bill to regulate health care prices
Advocates say the measure would improve health care affordability. Hospital executives say it could lead to closures and service losses.
Salt shortage tests Maine’s private snowplow drivers
National suppliers are rationing or cutting off commercial plow operators to make sure they can fulfill government contracts.
State finalists rise in Varsity Maine boys basketball poll
Camden Hills, Portland, Gardiner and Yarmouth fill the top 4 spots.
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