A.J. Kavanaugh announced his departure on Facebook hours before the rest of the team’s season was canceled in the wake of an incident during a game Saturday.
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Police arrest man who prompted road closure in Topsham
After a day of searching, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Topsham man for multiple alleged crimes, including violating a protection order and bail conditions.
Mt. Ararat hockey team boosters want coaches reinstated amid hazing investigation
The coaches were removed after reports of bullying surfaced in January; school officials say the decision does not mean they have been disciplined.
Brunswick officials voice support for better fish passage on the Androscoggin River
As conversation around fish passage at the dam grows this year, Brunswick Town Council took a stance in support of pursing a new fish ladder on one of Maine’s largest rivers.
Maine youth ice hockey is losing players. No one is sure how to stop it
The number of youth players in Maine is down 15% over the last 20 years.
New details emerge in Mt. Ararat hockey team hazing investigation
An audio recording of an investigator interviewing a team member includes a description of a student being held down and bullied by older teammates in a locker room.
Group calls for removal or redesign of Brunswick, Topsham dam
The newly formed coalition “Free the Andro” aims to open water flows between the Androscoggin River and the ocean.
Local students earn collegiate recognition
The following area students earned collegiate recognition. Emerson College BOSTON — Emerson College has announced local students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. They are: Nicole Levine of Raymond, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in business creative enterprises. Rachel Spear of Farmington, a member of the class of […]
How to spot the menagerie of birds even in the dead of a Maine winter
As birdsongs quiet, some resilient species stay to outlast the cold. Midcoast Maine Audubon specialists shed light on who stays, who flees, and who should be migrating but aren’t due to the warming climate.
Seven land trusts receive L.L.Bean grant funding for priority conservation projects
Through the support of the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program, Maine Coast Heritage Trust awarded funds ranging from $8,000-$10,000 for conservation projects in six counties across the state.