Bangor and Oxford Hills share seventh place in mostly unchanged rankings.
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Mold, arsenic, chemicals found in weed from Maine’s illegal grow houses
The amount of mold in some cannabis samples from illegal Chinese operations maxed out the laboratory’s equipment while others contained lead, pesticides and banned chemicals.
How a former lawmaker grew weed with alleged Chinese crime groups in rural Maine
A web of shell companies and illegal grows allegedly linked to Chinese organized crime traces its start to one former Democratic legislator, his cannabis consulting business, and his chain of central Maine dispensaries.
Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say
Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
Mic’d up: Leavitt softball pitcher Hailey Turcotte
Senior provides commentary and music during the Hornets’ victory over Gray-New Gloucester.
Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
Police: Fatal shooting at marijuana operation in Turner was ‘drug rip gone bad’
A Virginia man was shot in the head and dumped nearly 40 miles away after a botched robbery last December, according to recently unsealed court documents.
Girls skiing: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our list of the state’s top performers includes one freshman, five juniors and four seniors.
Boys swimming: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Seven seniors make our list of the state’s top performers.
Boys indoor track: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Maine’s stars produced some of the finest individual seasons in state history.