Maranacook hits the boards, and other takeaways from Class C South
Hall-Dale starts its revenge tour, Mount View recovers and Spruce Mountain gets a lift from Dylan Jewett in the quarterfinals.
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‘Lend Me a Soprano,’ ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ among 6 Maine events this week
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Lyle Lovett talks touring with John Hiatt, acting for Robert Altman and what he loves about Maine
Lovett and longtime friend Hiatt will perform together in Waterville and Portland.
Yarmouth/Freeport girls hockey wins 1st state title, ending Cheverus’ reign
Freshman Avery Guyer’s overtime goal gives Clippers elusive championship.
Noble repeats as Class A wrestling champion
Brady Ouellette becomes the program’s first four-time state champion, and the Knights win their 16th state crown.
Portland boys basketball’s victory over South Portland had several subplots
An individual battle between two future college football players and the return of a player sidelined by family concerns were part of the Bulldogs’ story.
Lewiston and Portland prove themselves beacons of community | Opinion
In both our cities, things are beginning to feel their way back to normal. As we reflect on the events of recent weeks, we admire our neighbors’ unwavering love for one another.
UMaine men’s hockey shut out at home by UConn
UConn scores once in the first period and once in the third to take a Hockey East win over the slumping Black Bears.
Our favorite photos from Friday’s high school basketball quarterfinals
The Maine state basketball tournament gets underway in earnest across the state.
A Portland boy’s $11 gift to Maine Needs turns into $7,000
He donated his piggy bank savings to the nonprofit group that helps Mainers, and his act inspired more than 400 other people to give what they could, too.
Businesses are rolling with penny phase-out challenges
Some Maine retailers and others who handle cash transactions are rounding change to the nearest nickel in the absence of pennies.
Regions we’re most excited about in the Maine basketball tourneys
Here are the tournaments that Varsity Maine reporters are looking forward to the most.
As Valentine’s Day prices rise, are Mainers looking for cheap gifts?
Some customers are buying smaller boxes of chocolate, or nothing at all, but the full picture of demand may not be clear until Sunday.
Maine basketball teams in new tournament homes
With this year’s reclassification, several groups must adjust to significant site changes compared to recent seasons, particularly in Class A and Class B.
Maine’s 3 largest cities recorded just 1 homicide last year, state police say
Overall, homicides across the state dipped compared to 2023 and 2024, which are 2 of the deadliest years on record, according to recently released data.
At girls basketball tournament time, point guards make the difference
They keep their teams organized and poised through the chaos of big games. And this postseason will feature several standouts at the position.
These Maine basketball squads might surprise higher seeds
Here are three boys and three girls teams we think have a chance to cause beautiful chaos.
Here are 15 Maine girls basketball players who will impact the state tourney
These players have impressed during the regular season and hope to lead their teams on deep runs through February.
Portland International Jetport had its busiest year ever in 2025
American Airlines carried nearly one-third of the passengers.
In-person dating events are having a moment in Maine | Column
Tired of the apps, an increasing number of people are eager for new ways to meet romantic partners.
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