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Maine horse sanctuary opens new barn, welcomes new executive director
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (185+ words) The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, a horse sanctuary in Windham, has had an eventful week, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new quarantine barn and welcoming a new executive director. Kerrie Leclair took over as executive…...
Troy Jackson surges in new Maine governor poll
1+ week, 6+ day ago (612+ words) A new independent poll suggests that undecided voters in Maine's gubernatorial primaries are making up their minds, leading to a surge in support for former Senate President Troy Jackson among Democrats. The University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll, conducted…...
Teams can solidify spots, move up in Varsity Maine softball poll
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (16+ words) Cheverus maintains grasp on No. 1, while the squads behind them have big matchups on tap....
In reversal, transgender sports referendum won't be on Maine's fall ballot
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (200+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Tuesday that a citizen initiative proposing limits on the rights of transgender students did not qualify for the November ballot because organizers did not gather enough valid signatures. The decision marks a reversal for…...
Bernie Sanders returns to Maine as Platner campaign gears up for Collins face-off
2+ week, 1+ day ago (579+ words) PORTLAND " The last time Bernie Sanders came to town, the combat veteran and oyster farmer who he introduced to the audience was still a stranger to Maine politics. Nine months later, Graham Platner is expected to secure the Democratic nomination…...
Track records in danger, and other things Varsity Maine is interested in this week
2+ week, 3+ day ago (374+ words) Each week this spring, Varsity Maine is asking its reporters what they are most interested in seeing or learning about in the upcoming week? Here are some of their answers: Conference championships are coming up for track and field teams…...
Maine musicians take center stage at local outdoor summer concerts
2+ week, 4+ day ago (685+ words) Nothing says summer in Maine quite like kicking back on a warm night listening to live music outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities to do this, and several summer concert series are free. Blankets and chairs are recommended for most…...
Historical photos of Maine ice cream spots serve up nostalgia
2+ week, 4+ day ago (456+ words) Maine's top source for news and information. 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 The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles…...
Maine Nordiques junior hockey team will not play in 2026-27
2+ week, 3+ day ago (15+ words) The team, which moved from Lewiston to Auburn last year, announces it will cease operations....
Maine baseball falls into losers bracket after Binghamton's comeback win
2+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) Top-seeded Binghamton scored the tying run on a hit batsman and the winning run on a walk in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday afternoon, rallying for a 6-5 win over Maine in a winners bracket game at the America…...