Last week’s standout performances from around the state.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Top 6 maintain their spots in Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton Academy, Portland and Bonny Eagle each receive first-place votes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Conservatives out educators, including some in Maine, accused of cheering Charlie Kirk’s death
While no Maine educators appear to have been fired over the issue, some districts have investigated or placed teachers on leave.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Big wins rewarded in first Varsity Maine football poll of 2025
Class A powers at the top after opening week of action.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Check out the Week 1 Varsity Maine football highlights
Some of the top plays from season openers.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 1
Senior QBs were prolific in their season openers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wells resident trying to retrieve pets from burning house charged with assaulting firefighters
‘Firefighters were actively working to protect lives and property when they were unexpectedly assaulted,’ police say.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
Lego artist builds Maine in miniature at Kennebunk’s Brick Store museum
More than a dozen of Colby Adolphsen’s creations, from Nubble Lighthouse off York to Bangor’s Paul Bunyan statue, are at the museum through December.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
What happens to school budgets when Mainers vote ‘no’?
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward.