State Finalists Rise in Varsity Maine Boys Basketball Poll
Camden Hills, Portland, Gardiner and Yarmouth fill the top 4 spots.
Augusta man dies in Riverside Drive house fire
Murder Mystery Writer's Death Becomes a Mystery
Sports
Brunswick boys basketball embraces gritty play in semifinal win over Edward Little
The third-seeded Dragons avenge two regular-season losses to reach their first regional final since 2016.

Camden Hills, Portland boys basketball took different paths to title game
State final storylines include coaches returning to their alma maters and the rise of Class S
Penobscot Valley Howlers Advance to State Final with Buzzer-Beaters
Three timely 3-pointers at the end of quarters propel the Howlers to victory in the Class D North regional final.
Lifestyle
Maine BMV Implements New Interpreter System for Driver's Tests
The state will now provide interpreters for free, replacing the previous practice of allowing applicants to bring their own.

Mill Park in Augusta, Maine Hosts Winter Celebration
Free skating, sledding, hot cocoa, and music at the annual Flurries of Fun event on February 19th.
Frances Perkins to be Inducted into Maine Women's Hall of Fame
The trailblazing public servant and first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet will be honored at a ceremony in March.
Crime
66-Year-Old Man Dies After House Fire in Maine
Victim suffered severe burns and was airlifted to hospital

Prominent Maine Philanthropist Killed in Potomac Assisted Living Home
Robert Fuller Jr. was an 87-year-old retired Navy officer and attorney who donated millions to his local community in Maine.
Maine Man Charged for Shooting at 3 Power Substations
Thomas Welch, 54, of Fairfield, turned himself in after the incidents in Augusta, Winslow, and Windsor.
Politics
GOP Divided Over Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Party representatives air concerns over economic impact and Trump's response to the decision.

Maine Lawmakers Seek to Boost Security for Officials and Families
Proposals would provide funding for home security systems and allow removal of personal info from public records
Maine Lawmakers Debate $450K Fund for Home Security
Proposal aims to address rising threats against state legislators, but some question if taxpayers should foot the bill.