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.
Most drivers on Maine Turnpike speed through work zones
Earlier this year, the turnpike authority supported a bill that would allow the state to try using traffic cameras to identify and ticket speeders in highway work zones.
These Maine homes get lit for the holidays
There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
Storylines, excitement abound as 2025-26 indoor track season begins
After a memorable 2024-25 year, a season of huge numbers, new venues and new competitors is set to follow this winter.
No. 1 squad in Varsity Maine girls basketball poll opened season with big win
Cheverus made a statement in season opener.
State champ tops first Varsity Maine boys basketball poll of 2025-26
Windham garners seven of nine first-place votes.
Maine students report less substance use, better mental health
Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine
There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.
Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.