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King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans

by Daniel Kool February 26, 2025February 27, 2025

Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.

Boys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

High school roundup: Gorham boys hockey advances to semifinals

by Staff report February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

A four-goal third period lifts the third-seeded Rams to a 4-0 win over Greely in a Class B South quarterfinal.

Maine, Politics

Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure

by Rachel Ohm February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

The Maine hoop tourney is epic. Here are our favorite moments so far

by Varsity Maine Staff February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

From big upsets to devoted fans and touching moments, ‘tournament week’ had it all.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine

Female coaches are making gains in ‘male-dominated’ Maine hoops

by Travis Lazarczyk February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

In positive trend, 5 of the 10 girls hoop teams playing for a state title this weekend are coached by women.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay

by Emily Allen February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.