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Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Small change in Varsity Maine football poll sets up 1-vs.-2 showdown

by Lee Horton September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Portland maintains a slim lead over Thornton Academy and Bonny Eagle.

Sports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball

Top team remains in Varsity Maine volleyball poll, so does craziness

by Lee Horton September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Washington Academy solidifies No. 1 ranking, while York moves up to second in a strange way.

Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

Varsity Maine field hockey poll has a new No. 1

by Lee Horton September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Cheverus, on a six-game heater, takes over top spot for the first time this fall.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Feds restore funding to USM program that helps veterans go to college

by Riley Board September 30, 2025October 1, 2025

The Department of Education reversed its recent decision to cut more than $600,000 in already allocated funding for Veterans Upward Bound, which it said conflicted with the Trump administration’s priorities.

Letters

Parent’s arrest on school grounds should serve as a wake-up call | Letter

September 30, 2025September 29, 2025

We write this letter, on behalf of the Portland Education Association Executive Board, in response to the event that took place at one of our elementary schools recently: A parent was detained by agents in an unmarked vehicle on school property during morning drop-oﬀ. Our schools should be safe places where students can focus on […]