Shelby Howell of Bangor won the crown from a field that included the pageant’s first openly transgender contestant and the girlfriend of Bill Belichick. The former Patriots coach was in the audience Sunday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s college graduates of 2025 walk across the stage to their next chapter
As we enter graduation season, here are photos of some of the newest alumni of Maine’s colleges and universities. In tasseled caps and long robes, graduates from institutions including Maine College of Art & Design, Husson University and University of Maine schools walked across the stage over the weekend, entering the next chapter of their lives.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Dam safety reforms considered by Maine lawmakers
The measures include bolstering the state’s enforcement actions, expanding mapping efforts and updating the pay scale for Maine’s chief dam inspector.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red-hot Rafael Devers lifts Red Sox past Royals
Devers hits a two-run home run and Lucas Giolito earns his first win since 2023 as Boston takes 2 of 3 from Kansas City.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Jhostynxon Garcia does it again as Sea Dogs win in 10th
Garcia hits a two-run single to give Portland another extra inning win over Chesapeake.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Why Portland property taxes keep rising — and how to find relief | Opinion
Our city is house-rich, cash-poor and absorbs costs that other municipalities can’t. A modest tourism fee would help the city out.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Hack-A-Robinson proves to be an effective strategy for Celtics
New York’s Mitchell Robinson was 4 for 12 from the foul line in Boston’s 115-93 win in Game 3 on Saturday.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Colby women’s lacrosse easily advances in NCAA DIII tournament
The Mules pull away in the second quater to beat Endicott and reach the third round.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
It’s her hands that I remember | Column
In the eulogy for my mother, I hoped to convey just how effortlessly she managed to express her support, her faith, her joy and her enduring and nurturing love.
Posted inLetters
Failure to comply with Real ID could be a real pain | Letter
I have watched the growing panic over the May 7 Real ID deadline. When I moved to Maine two years ago and applied for my Maine driver’s license, I asked for the Real ID version. The otherwise super helpful person on the other side of the window at my local Department of Motor Vehicles office […]