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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
State champs move up in final Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton remains on top, while Westbrook, Greely and Winthrop rewarded for winning Gold Balls.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox acquire starting pitcher Sonny Gray from Cardinals
Boston is sending pitcher Richard Fitts and a minor leaguer to St. Louis for the three-time All-Star.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland seeks resident feedback on state of the city via community survey
The survey asks about everything from traffic and affordability to city services and community engagement. Officials say the results may help guide future initiatives and policies.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
California nonprofit can acquire Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston, state says
Prime Healthcare Foundation has vowed to invest $150 million in the system, but state officials have conditions.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
PopUp Bagels opening Portland location in December
The Connecticut-based chain is launching a dozen more shops around New England.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Ending the shutdown didn’t end the threat to health care, SNAP and LIHEAP | Rep. Chellie Pingree
The worst, unfortunately, is yet to come from the Trump administration.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This beef stew with vegetables is a hearty, healthy riff on a classic
Adding chickpeas and butternut squash to beef stew lets you enjoy red meat without feeling deprived.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
St. Dom’s high school to reopen at iconic Peck Building in Lewiston
The diocese closed the Auburn campus at the end of the 2024-25 school year after 84 years, citing low enrollment and operating losses.
Posted inNews
Gorham Notes: Carriage rides, Santa and a parade precede tree lighting
Horse-drawn wagon rides and visits with Santa are perennially popular during Gorham’s annual tree lighting. The activities this year are on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Municipal Center at 75 South St. The rides, along with food trucks, are scheduled for 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Santa visits and reindeer games will be available from 2:30 […]