Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine
A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents ensemble’s first-ever children’s concerts
Each of the afternoon concerts are preceded by the popular ‘Meet the Instruments’ event at which audience members can try their hand at playing the orchestra’s instruments.
Obituary: George A. Fogg
AUBURN – George A. Fogg, 93, of Auburn, died May 29, 2026, at Clover Manor in Auburn.
Born in Greene, on July …
Mt. Ararat baseball wakes up against Edward Little after weather delay
Eligh Imrie’s pitching gem helps the Eagles overcome 12 stranded runners in their Class A North quarterfinal victory.
New England’s top high school track athletes coming to Noble High
Several in-state athletes have a good chance at earning All-New England honors, but a Maine champion would be an upset.
Bonny Eagle boys lacrosse knocks off Edward Little in Class A prelim
The 12th-seeded Scots score tiebreaker in the final two minutes then hold off the fifth-seeded Red Eddies.
New team tops Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
Falmouth usurps No. 1 ranking with win over season-long leader Thornton Academy.
Scenes from Maine’s primary election as voters hit the polls | Photos
A collection of photos as Mainers cast votes Tuesday in primary and municipal elections.
10 places where you can get seeds for free
Seed libraries are sprinkled across the state.
Maine aces disc golf with top courses and strong participation
UDisc, a popular app in the sport, reports there are more rounds played per capita in Maine than anywhere in the world.
Small changes behind top-3 in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
Scarborough takes over fourth behind Thornton Academy, Falmouth and Yarmouth.
17 Maine Pride celebrations to check out this month
There are festivals, dances, parades, drag shows and celebrations in more than two dozen communities all over the state.
Obituary: David Huyler Dexter
AUBURN – David Huyler Dexter, born on March 7, 1945, passed away at his home in Auburn on May 25, 2026. …
Susan Collins and Graham Platner spar over Iraq War claims
The presumptive Democratic nominee has accused Maine’s senior senator of sending him to fight in the war, but Collins noted that Platner enlisted to fight after the conflict began.
Obituary: Gwendolyn “Gwen” (Winch) Jackiewecz
AUBURN – Gwendolyn “Gwen” Winch Jackiewecz passed quietly away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at D’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston.
Gwen was born …
Unquestioned top-3 in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
Thornton, Falmouth and Yarmouth take all of the first-, second- and third-place votes, respectively.
Man with cancer and permanent spinal injury blames Lewiston hospital for both
The Auburn man and his wife are putting their house on the market because they can no longer maintain it.
Track records in danger, and other things Varsity Maine is interested in this week
Marks could fall at conference championships, and late-season games could alter the Heal point standings.
Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
Turner man uses belt to help save life of motorcyclist whose arm was severed in accident
John Nelson said he used his U.S. Marine Corps training after he saw a motorcyclist go airborne on Route 4 in Turner on Sunday.
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