Seventh grader Esme Filippo from The Bay School in Blue Hill won the state spelling bee after 22 intense rounds.
Katie Langley
Staff Writer
Katie covers Brunswick, Bath and Freeport for the Times Record. She was previously the weekend reporter at the Portland Press Herald and is originally from the Hudson Valley region of upstate New York. Before joining the Press Herald, she attended Quinnipiac University, where she studied journalism and political science and worked as the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Quinnipiac Chronicle. She also worked on the digital team at NBC Connecticut based in West Hartford. When she isn't reporting, you can find her exploring Portland's coffee shops and bookstores.
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Trump demands ‘full throated’ apology from Gov. Mills over Maine’s transgender athlete policy
The president wrote on social media that ‘the State of Maine has apologized,’ but it was not clear to whom he was referring. The governor’s office didn’t respond to a request for comment Saturday.
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St. Patrick’s Day parade brings music, dance and merriment to Portland
More than 2,000 people were expected to watch marchers from a range of local Irish groups, including the Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band, Stillson School of Irish Dance and the Portland Gaelic Athletic Association.
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Falmouth crash leaves one person injured, another arrested
The suspect fled the scene of the accident on foot and police dogs located them on the shoulder of the Maine Turnpike about one mile south of the crash.
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Four injured, one arrested in Clifton crash
Four people were injured in a head-on crash in Clifton Saturday night and a teenager from Harborside is facing multiple charges.
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‘Women’s wave’ crests on Willard Beach
More than 1,500 swimmers ran into the freezing water at Willard Beach Sunday morning to mark International Women’s Day.
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Biddeford community celebrates Ramadan, breaks fast together
A local couple organized the community iftar at the University of New England on Saturday, with a special focus on Islamic culture and art.
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Police locate Bethel woman who was reported missing
Jadyn Lane, 22, had been reported missing after losing contact with family and friends Thursday.
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One injured at shooting outside Lewiston mosque
The incident took place outside a mosque during a Ramadan service on Friday night, police said.
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Emotions high at multiple city protests over Trump, Mills, DOGE and transgender athletes
Demonstrators in Portland and Augusta took stands on women’s sports, personal liberties and government overreach.