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2026
Bruins lose in overtime for second straight night
Cole Caufield gets the winner as Montreal beats Boston in a clash of playoff contenders.
Maine Celtics unable to stop Birmingham’s Dickinson
Former Michigan and Kansas star Hunter Dickinson dominates inside, pushing the Celtics closer to elimination from playoff contention.
Hearts of Pine eliminated from US Open Cup
Portland is shut out by a USL League Two opponent, Vermont Green FC, in a first-round match.
Proposed Biddeford school budget up 7%
Cost drivers include staff salaries and new teachers for English language learners. The budget would require a tax increase around 3.87%.
Democrats abandon bid to impose price caps on hospital services
However, an amended version of the bill, if passed, would limit price growth for some private insurance plans
Lawmakers advance tax break compromise for Wabanaki nations
The Mi’kmaq Nation would get a representative in the Legislature under the amended bill.
Judge denies Brunswick health group’s request for new trial after mom received $25M verdict
Attorneys for both Mid Coast Medical Group and the plaintiff, Lyndsey Sutherland, have filed notices of appeal.
Portland to close its shelter for asylum seekers
The closure comes amid a sharp drop in use and also means the city will again be looking for a new location for an emergency warming shelter.
Former Buxton police officer accused of stalking ex using BMV database
Andrew Ward has pleaded not guilty. He resigned from the Buxton Police Department in October.