Last week’s standout performances from around the state.
Bangor
For the Hersom family, a football rivalry is renewed
When Lawrence coach John Hersom takes on Bangor, he goes up against his son, Jack, an assistant coach.
Top 6 maintain their spots in Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton Academy, Portland and Bonny Eagle each receive first-place votes.
One squad above the rest in Varsity Maine girls soccer poll
Defending Class A champion Bangor is the clear No. 1 team, ahead of Camden Hills and Gorham.
Watch the Week 2 Varsity Maine football highlights
The best plays filmed by our reporters.
Maine wedding caterer suddenly cancels contracts, leaving couples out of time and money
The Maine attorney general has fielded 17 complaints against Simply Catered by Bethany in the past two months.
See the concerts across Maine we’re recommending for the rest of 2025
Venues around the state are bringing in a wide range of musical genres.
Handler of Maine public safety dog that died charged with animal cruelty, placed on leave
Brodie Hinckley, the director of the Bureau of Emergency Management, is accused of leaving Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate Labrador, in a state vehicle outside the Bangor Regional Communications Center for more than 4 hours.
Max Clark airs it out in Husson football’s win
Also, UMF’s Owen Spera, UNE’s Damien Jones and former Orono standout Ruth White are off to good starts, and more from Maine college sports.
Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 2
Keep your eyes on standout newcomers and bounceback hopefuls this weekend.