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Maine Celtics, Sports

Maine Celtics ousted from G League playoffs

by Staff report March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

The seventh-seeded Celtics lose to No. 2 Greensboro in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Sanford man accused of running unlicensed driving school, stealing thousands from students

by Drew Johnson March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Paul Rumery, 50, of Sanford, is charged with stealing more than $28,000 from students while illegally operating a commercial driving school.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Times Record

Brunswick library leader retiring after 2 decades

by Katie Langley March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Liz Doucett, director of Curtis Memorial Library, reflects on a career dedicated to serving the community.

Boys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine

Goose poop, positive vibes and other tidbits from Traip boys lacrosse practice

by Steve Craig March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

The fifth-year Class C program is undaunted by apparent adversity and will take on schools with much larger enrollments.

Op-eds, Opinion

The thought of Sen. Graham Platner distresses me | Opinion

March 31, 2026April 21, 2026

Platner’s past comments and his failure to take real responsibility for them makes his candidacy alarming.

Maine

An 80-ton ship has been landlocked in Freeport for years. Here’s why.

by Emily Allen March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Last year, the Freeport Coastal Waters Commission denied a temporary boat launch for the Island Rover. Now, supporters are pursuing a referendum to override the town’s decision.

Letters

Time for Sen. Collins to push back against Trump | Letter

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

I am writing as a distressed Maine citizen who believes deeply in the principles of our democracy and the rule of law. President Trump’s current threats of military action against Iranian infrastructure (actions that would clearly constitute war crimes under international law), as well as his recent social media statements regarding Robert Mueller’s death, are […]

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Judge gives DOJ access to school sports rosters amid lawsuit over trans athletes

by Drew Johnson March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

But U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf ruled against the federal government in its requests for lists of all known transgender athletes in Maine or results from events in which they competed.