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16+ min ago (1769+ words) When an old church on Congress Avenue in Bath went on the market a few years ago, Bath Housing Executive Director Debora Keller saw an opportunity. "That site came available, and we just grabbed it, we bought it. We didn't have a plan," she said. This was part of their new model, a shift from how housing authorities have operated in the past. "We don't know if we'll develop it. We don't know if we'll find a partner, but we think it's a good site for some type of housing," Keller said, "and we want to be part of the divisioning, the strategy of making that happen." Communities throughout the state have had to rethink their approach to housing as Mainers have faced soaring rent and home prices over the last five years. The growing housing crisis has put pressure…...

1+ hour ago (526+ words) AUGUSTA " Abbie Derosier joined the Brewer field hockey team before the start the 2024 season. Jamie Emerson, the Witches" coach, still remembers the moment she said her program changed. "It"s the best thing that ever happened to Brewer field hockey," she said. It was the start of a dazzling two-year stretch that included a regional championship and was capped Sunday with the state"s most coveted individual prize, as Derosier was named the Miss Maine Field Hockey winner as the top senior player in a ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center. Derosier beat out friend and fellow KVAC star Grace Mayo of Skowhegan to become the first goalie to win the award since Skowhegan"s Melissa Hancock in 2007. "It"s unbelievable. I never thought I"d be up here," said Derosier, who played at Orono her freshman and sophomore years…...

8+ hour, 30+ min ago (504+ words) MAPLETON, Maine " Brandon "BJ" Brown, 17 of Mapleton, has been named the STAR Student of November at Maine Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades 7-12 statewide. Brown is being recognized for his academic success and achievement as the captain of the Aroostook Huskies Football Club's championship team this November. [] MAPLETON, Maine " Brandon "BJ" Brown, 17 of Mapleton, has been named the STAR Student of November at Maine Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades 7-12 statewide. Brown is being recognized for his academic success and achievement as the captain of the Aroostook Huskies Football Club's championship team this November. The Huskies are a part of the Maine Independent Football League, which plays against other teams in China and Berlin, New Hampshire. After a long season of travel and balancing schoolwork, Brown's team claimed the 2025 championship…...

8+ hour, 43+ min ago (793+ words) Peter Jenks, of Thomaston, announced Dec. 5 that he is running for Maine House District 43 (Cushing, parts of Owls Head, St. George and Thomaston). "He wrote the following: I am running to help address serious needs in our state: the high cost of living, the lack of affordable housing, and the challenges to keep quality healthcare and education in our region." I have lived in Thomaston for over 30 years, raised my children here and have been dedicated to finding ways to strengthen and improve our community. I recently retired from being the priest at the Episcopal Church in Thomaston, which I served since 1992." I have been a volunteer firefighter, police chaplain and town moderator. I was one of the founders of the Trekkers program, I have run the 4th"of July Parade in Thomaston, served on many boards and community agencies. I…...

23+ hour, 16+ min ago (411+ words) JOHNSTOWN, Pa. " The Johnstown Tomahawks snapped a scoreless streak that extended over parts of four consecutive games to force overtime, but the Maine Nordiques netted the game-winner late in the extra session Friday night. Maine's Austin Borggaard scored with 1:13 remaining in overtime, as the Nordiques edged the Tomahawks 2-1 in front of 1,412 fans at 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial. "For 60 minutes, we competed. We were locked into our X's and O's," Tomahawks coach Adam Houli said. "Obviously, we wanted the extra point, but we're happy with how our execution was tonight." The second-place Nordiques (17-7-2) took a 1-0 advantage on Rylan Oster's goal at 8:08 of the second period. Johnstown (12-10-4) tied the score via Sean Leetch's goal 12:38 into the final period. "Leetch had played well all night," Houli said. "He was getting chances. "We had a great opportunity and found a good bounce…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (677+ words) That's all the full-times in folks but stay with us to hear reaction from today's games on Radio Ulster. Dean Jarvis provides a cool finish to make it 3-1 and ensure Coleraine go top of the standings on goal difference. Watch: Jarvis seals the three points for Coleraine It's all over at the Showgrounds where Coleraine come from behind to win and reclaim their place at the top of the league. Adam Leckey gave the visitors a 1-0 lead at half-time but the Bannsiders came roaring back after the break. First, defender Charles Dunne levelled from close range before second half substitute Jamie McGonigle fired them in front for the first time in the 83rd minute. And the comeback was complete a minute from time when another substitute, Dean Jarvis, finished off a great move to bury a low shot past Nathan Gartside....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (580+ words) Carmel's Liv Johnson, yellow jersey, drives down the lane against Maine South, December 6, 2025, Palatine, Illinois. | With Carmel leading by five, freshman forward Liv Johnson caught the ball with an opportunity to put the game out of reach. She looked at the basket but didn't drive immediately. She paused, surveying the defense. Saddled with two fouls, Johnson saw that Maine South's defense was loading up on her in the paint. So instead of forcing the issue, she made a midrange jumper that all but sealed Carmel's 52-40 victory at the Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase at Fremd. Johnson looked the part of a high-major Division I prospect. "Liv is next level," Carmel coach Ben Berg said. That basket highlighted Johnson's growth. She had attacked for much of the game, using her athleticism to drive past defenders and finish at the basket. But at…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (50+ words) The winning numbers in Saturday's drawing of the "Maine Cash Pop" game were: 14 (fourteen) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets ... Winning numbers drawn in Saturday's Maine Cash Pop The winning numbers in Saturday's drawing of the "Maine Cash Pop" game were:...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (175+ words) An error has occurred. Please try again. With a Lewiston Sun Journal subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a Lewiston Sun Journal subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. - Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Jeremy Hanzel scored on a 4-on-3 power play 43 seconds into overtime, giving the Adirondack Thunder a 1-1 win over the Maine Mariners in an ECHL game Saturday night at Cross Insurance Arena. Thunder goalie Tyler Brennan frustrated the Mariners with 38 saves. James Marooney scored Maine's lone goal in…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (81+ words) ENDWELL, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Spartans defeated the Red Hawks 81-24 in the Bri Burghardt Memorial Tournament Championship on Saturday at Maine-Endwell High School. The Spartans" Bree Butler led the game in scoring with 23 points. Maine-Endwell eighth grader Harper Eagan was named the tournament MVP after she had 20 points in the victory. Eagan also scored 21 points in the team"s win on Friday against Oxford. The Spartans" next game will be on Friday at Horseheads....