Friends, family and faculty members filled the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning to honor UMA’s newest graduates. Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the moments of joy.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Last week’s free speech ruling in Augusta has statewide implications
A conservative activist known as Corn Pop won a legal victory in his First Amendment lawsuit over the Augusta School Board’s comment policies. Here’s what it could mean for the hundreds of other school districts in Maine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine is preparing for new Medicaid work requirements in 2027
The state plans to hire 35 employees and spend $8 million to upgrade its online registration system.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Tie at the top of the Varsity Maine baseball poll
South Portland and Oxford Hills share the No. 1 spot.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Strikeout fiend, and what else Varsity Maine is interested in this week
Looking ahead to the most interesting storylines of the coming week in Maine high school sports.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Cecile Marie (Beaulieu) Roussel
AUGUSTA – Cecile Marie (Beaulieu) Roussel, 80, died peacefully on April 25, 2026, at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, surrounded …
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the Maine coaches indoor track all-state team
Here is the 2026 Maine Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Indoor Track All-State Team. Boys First Team: Jake Bassi, Senior, Bangor; Devin Berry, Junior, South Portland; Jack Cyr, Junior, Gorham; Bossay Ditanduka, Senior, South Portland; Drew Gervais, Junior, Bonny Eagle; Hassan Hobbi, Senior, Winslow; Bryce Holden, Senior, Mt. Ararat; Fernando Kele, Senior, Lewiston; Thomas Leblanc, Junior, Edward […]
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Maine is second in the nation for special education rates. Why?
An increasing number of students are qualifying for special education, putting pressure on school districts and their budgets.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner, supporters celebrate as Janet Mills ends U.S. Senate bid
With the governor out of the race, Platner is turning his attention to a likely general election matchup against Susan Collins.