New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
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.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Maine high school sports year filled with you-had-to-see-it-to-believe-it moments
A title-game finish for the ages. Big-time performances. The 2024-25 school year had it all.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year
A late-night hockey game and the upset of the year highlight the list.
Posted inMaine, News
Swan Island ferry restoration effort makes slow progress over IF&W objection
Legislation poised to become law creates a working group to explore restoring public access to Swan Island, but state wildlife managers say such a plan would require staff and money and they prefer to focus on wildlife management and facilities maintenance.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
St. Dom’s baseball outlasts Richmond in extras to win D South title
The Saints need 11 innings to claim their fourth straight regional championship and advance to face Bangor Christian in state final.
Posted inGuides, Maine, Things to Do
Choose from 20 places to play mini golf in Maine
Find dog-, dinosaur- and nautical-themed courses, as well as snack bars and ice cream stands at several.
Posted inBaseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the Maine Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball finalists
Ten baseball players and eight softball players in the running for awards given to the state’s top senior players.
Posted inMaine, News
Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.