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Maine High School Football Scores – Friday October 3
It's hard to believe that this is Week 5 of the Maine High School Football Season! Here are the High School Football Scores for games played and reported throughout the State of Maine on Friday, October 3rd. Bangor 45 Lewiston 8 Bonny Eagle 34...

Maine High School Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball Scores – Friday October 3
Here are the High School Field Hockey, Girls and Boys Soccer and Volleyball Scores for games played and reported throughout the State of Maine on Friday, October 3rd. Thanks to all the Athletic Directors and Coaches who reported their scores....

This Iconic Tote Put a Maine Town on the Map—Here’s Why It’s Perfect in Fall
Oct 4, 2025 8:49 AM EDT Freeport, Maine, may be best known as the home of L.L.Bean—and lately, the iconic Boat & Tote bag has been all over TikTok and Instagram, thanks to the viral “ironic embroidery” trend. But this coastal New England town has...

The Biggest Fitness Mistake Most Men Make, According To Physical Therapists
When it comes to men’s fitness routines, it’s probably safe to say each one looks a bit different. Some men may prefer exercise products that help them get “fit” while doing something else. Some may have “gym anxiety,” keeping their workouts...


Maine rallies around small high school in running for $1M football prize
The Dexter Regional High School football team has won multiple state championships, but it has never had the chance to play a Friday night football game under the lights. That could all change if enough people vote for the Tigers as they continue...

Musicians Against Live Nation–Ticketmaster
This is the furthest any city has gone to combat Live Nation. These fights have to start somewhere. And I have been compelled to pour myself into this fight, not just because of how much I care about the local arts and music scene in Portland, but...

New program aims to build Maine’s next generation of outdoor recreation workers
The CANOE program from Main Street Skowhegan and UMF combines hands-on training and classroom instruction to prepare Maine youth for outdoor recreation jobs. SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Maine’s forests, rivers, and mountains aren’t just for...

Waverly Comm announces November art opening
The Board of Trustees of the Waverly Community House announced its latest art exhibit — “In Winter” by artist Bill Teitsworth, AWS. Bill Teitsworth has received more than thirty national awards and honors for his work, including the Greathouse...

The University of Southern Maine unveils its new $63 million arts center in Portland
The University of Southern Maine unveiled its new $63 million arts center in Portland Friday. The Crewe Center for the Arts includes a 200 seat performance hall, and more than two dozen Steinway pianos. Corey Hascall, USM Foundation President said...

Portland community mourns death of dedicated youth sports leader
The Portland sports community is mourning the death of Ryan Jordan, a dedicated leader of youth sports organizations in the Maine city.Jordan died Thursday morning after a short illness. He was an ardent advocate for young athletes and dedicated...

Maine Sardine Festival happening at Penobscot Marine Museum
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The celebration of Maine’s rich sardine heritage will be on full display on Saturday at the Penobscot Marine Museum. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music, kids’...

Unified Special Hockey of Maine holds Witches Brew Weekend
BRUNSWICK, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Highlanders are back on the ice for Witches Brew weekend. “Hockey is special because this is one of the sports I really love to do. I like to watch the Bruins,” said Hunter Coombs, hockey player. It’s a weekend...

Maine High School Football, Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball Scores – October 2
Here are the Maine High School Football, Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball Scores for games played and reported throughout the State of Maine on Thursday, October 2nd. Thanks to all the Athletic Directors and Coaches who submitted their scores....
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Antiques & Collecting: Teapot or art?
Artists, critics and admirers alike have long wondered: What is art? Collectors of ceramics face a slightly more specific question: What is art pottery? To a collector, the term “art pottery” usually refers to a kind of pottery made in the United...

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ and ‘Nobody Wants This’ Lead Most-Anticipated TV Shows of October | Charts
What’s giving audiences chills this October? From sinister clowns to CBS procedurals and returning anime powerhouses, the latest Whip Watch Report reveals the most anticipated new and returning series that American viewers are eager to watch,...

Local hockey: Legionnaires winless; Aarts in Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Legionnaires fall to RedHawks The Sarnia Legionnaires will try for their first win Saturday when they visit the Caledonia Corvairs.Article content Carter Pranger and Wes Robertson scored their first junior B goals Thursday in a 6-3 loss to the...

NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic awards $8.6M SIOP contract for concrete repairs to dry docks at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine
NORFOLK, Va. — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded P&S Construction Inc., Westford, Massachusetts, a $8,644,800 firm-fixed-price contract for concrete repairs to two dry docks at Portsmouth Naval...

Maine’s plants and wildlife shine in new book of stunning art and surprising facts
This painting by Maine artist Jada Fitch represents the month October in her new book “The Forest Revealed: An Illustrated Year,” released in September by Storey Publishing. The book features large paintings for each month of the year. The...

Where to watch Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' film in Maine
GET THIS NEW RECORD... JON, KATHLEEN-- I THINK FANS ARE JUST EAGER TO HEAR NEW MUSIC FROM HER AFTER SHE WRAPPED UP HER TOUR NEARLY A YEAR AGO... THIS TARGET IS ONE OF 500 STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE HOSTING MIDNIGHT RELEASES.... SOME FANS KNOW...