Visitors walk through the corn maze during opening day Aug. 30 at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester. The 250-acre family farm allows visitors to pick their own apples by the bag instead of by weight, and is open Saturdays and Sundays through mid-October. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/ Staff Photographer)
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Some small Maine college football programs can finally join the playoff party. It’s about time.
Starting in 2026, NESCAC teams — including Colby, Bates and Bowdoin — will be allowed to accept invitations to the NCAA Division III playoffs.
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