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Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year
Cony’s Abby Morrill and Windham’s Stella Jarvais were standouts in all seasons.
Varsity Maine Boys Athlete of the Year: Jamier Rose, Noble
The dynamic two-sport athlete is the first to win both the Fitzpatrick Trophy and Mr. Maine Basketball, but he also set a new standard for basketball and football excellence at Noble High.
Maine’s $1B lottery winner will have to reveal his identity if privacy case goes to trial
A U.S. district judge denied the man’s request for a closed trial over a lawsuit he filed against his ex-girlfriend for allegedly violating a nondisclosure agreement about his winnings.
Varsity Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Jamier Rose, Noble
Rose helped turn Noble around and is the first athlete to win both the Fitzpatrick Trophy and Mr. Maine Basketball.
2024-25 Varsity Maine All-State boys basketball team
Each of these players had individual success that begat team success, making them the best of the best.
Noble wins Class A wrestling championship
First-time individual champions and multi-time winners highlight the meet.
Complete our crossword of key central Maine news events from 2024
We’ve pulled the answers from some of our most read stories.