Michael Shepherd

Maine's ranked-choice voting system took center stage early Friday, when state officials ran official tabulations that defied projections in every major contest still up for grabs.

The Cougars broke open a one‑run game with a three‑run seventh inning and defeated defending state champion Bucksport 5-1.

The Mustangs clawed back from a 4-0 deficit, scoring twice in the seventh inning in a rematch of the 2025 title game.

Pitcher Sidney Nicholls threw a complete-game shutout Saturday to lift the Panthers to an easy win.

Fort Fairfield pitcher Jonah Leblanc held Telstar to one run over 6 1/3 innings Saturday as the Tigers claimed the Class D baseball state championship with a 4-1 victory over the Rebels at St.

The underdog Hampden Academy team pushed powerhouse Cheverus and star pitcher Addison DeRoche to the brink Saturday in Auburn, but the Stags scratched

Fryeburg Academy used one big inning and a complete game from senior left‑hander Oliver Dean to nip Cony High School of Augusta 4-3 in the Class B baseball state championship Saturday at St.

North Yarmouth Academy used a 10-run first inning and a complete game from sophomore right-hander Lily Fortin to beat Penobscot Valley High School

Summer is here and the fishing season is developing stronger.

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