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A wave of resignations is hitting Maine high school basketball
2+ day, 2+ hour ago MAINE, USA " High school sports are competitive"and the pressure to win often falls on the shoulders of the coaches. But when expectations become too much, some are deciding to walk away. Oceanside High School in Rockland is the latest…...
Scarborough delivers Maine kids' wishes to Santa Claus through 'North Pole Express"
2+ day, 12+ hour ago SCARBOROUGH, Maine " Kids across Maine and beyond will soon receive letters from Santa Claus as part of a community effort in Scarborough. Since 2020, Scarborough Community Services has offered "The North Pole Express," a special mailbox and delivery service that sends…...
Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year program
3+ day, 4+ hour ago MAINE, USA " Nominations are now open for Maine's next County Teachers of the Year, a process that will ultimately lead to the selection of the 2027 Maine State Teacher of the Year. The Maine Department of Education made the announcement Thursday,…...
Maine advocates push for better diagnosis and education after New Jersey man dies from Alpha-gal syndrome
3+ day, 8+ hour ago MAINE, USA " The'U.S. Department of Health and Human Services held a roundtable'Dec. 15'to discuss how to improve testing and care for tick-borne illnesses, including Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). The meat allergy, caused by tick bites, was recently'linked to the death of…...
Maine loggers are used to hard times. Then came the tariffs.
1+ week, 12+ hour ago MAINE, USA " The dirt roads in the northern corner of Oxford County froze early this year, marking the unofficial start of the winter logging season in Maine." The hardened roads make it possible for loggers such as Andy Irish and…...
Maine's literary talent shines at Bangor Authors' Book Fair & Festival, draws over 100 local writers, publishers
1+ week, 1+ day ago BANGOR, Maine " The Bangor Public Library was alive with creativity and community Saturday as the fourth annual Bangor Authors" Book Fair and Festival and Festival kicked off. The event brought together more than 100 Maine authors and publishers for a full…...
Maine counseling organization denies fraud accusations, calls claims 'false"
1+ week, 2+ day ago PORTLAND, Maine " A community organization that provides case management and counseling services to immigrants in Maine is denying accusations that staff overbilled Maine's Medicaid program. Gateway Community Services is the nonprofit that operates Gateway Community Services Maine, which offers case…...
Bangor city leaders pause plan to clear encampment near Penobscot River
1+ week, 2+ day ago BANGOR, Maine " The Bangor City Council has temporarily paused its plan to clear a homeless encampment along the rail tracks between Washington and Exchange streets, originally scheduled for Dec. 19. During a city council workshop on Friday, councilors said more time…...
Massachusetts woman killed in crash on Maine Turnpike in York
1+ week, 5+ day ago YORK, Maine " An 81-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed Monday afternoon when her car struck a stopped tractor-trailer on the Maine Turnpike in York. Maine State Police troopers responded to the crash around 3:14 p.m. at southbound mile 5, the Maine Department of Public…...
Where are the northern lights going to be visible on Monday night?
1+ week, 6+ day ago WASHINGTON " The northern lights may light up the night sky early this week in the northern half of the continental U.S. Last month, the northern lights put on colorful displays across several U.S. states following a severe G4 geomagnetic storm watch. G4-level watches…...