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News, Politics, Schools & Education

Maine school buses may soon change after deaths of 2 students

by Billy Kobin January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Maine lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a proposal to require and fund crossing arms on all school buses.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Battles for berths, and other Maine girls basketball storylines as the regular season winds down

by Dave Dyer January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

There’s a fight for the final seed in Class A South; could Cony miss the B North playoffs?

Local & State, News

Major snowstorm, extreme cold headed for Maine Sunday and Monday

by Sydney Richelieu January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

A major snowstorm will bring over a foot of snow in southern Maine, with anywhere from 8 to 12 inches expected up north.

Mt. Blue’s Joe Hayden (left) and Bonny Eagle’s John Havu were announced Friday as the respective offensive and defensive winners of the 2025 Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Lineman Awards. (Gaziano Lineman Awards)

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Mt. Blue’s Joe Hayden, Bonny Eagle’s John Havu named Gaziano winners

by Mike Mandell January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

The two receive trophies and $5,000 scholarships as the top senior offensive (Hayden) and defensive (Havu) lineman in Maine high school football.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Maine boys basketball teams want to be tested

by Steve Craig January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

As the playoffs near, top clubs like South Portland, Camden Hills and Gardiner are looking ahead toward competitive games that can hone their preparation.

Local & State, News

Janet Mills announces plans to improve bus safety following Rockland, Standish deaths

by Rachel Ohm January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

The governor is proposing $4.3 million for enhanced bus safety measures and has signed an executive order to create a commission to look at other ways the state can improve transportation safety for students.