A Maine island where almost nobody lives will restart a police department

Brewer track stars among latest inductees into school’s Sports Hall of Fame

Two teams, two athletes and a man who pioneered track technology are among the Class of 2026.

Nkeng receives doctorate in medical science from Shenandoah University

WINCHESTER, Virginia — Yannick Nkeng of Bangor was among the 1,180 graduates who earned degrees and/or certificates from Shenandoah University during the 2025-26 academic year. Nkeng earned a doctorate in medical science. Shenandoah’s 2026 University Commencement took place May 9 in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center.

The founders’ forgotten ideal

"Go to any corner of our state and you will find Mainers dedicating themselves to the public good, in small ways and large ones."

Layman achieves president's list honors at Nichols College

DUDLEY, Massachusetts — Cami Layman of Hampden has achieved president’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Nichols College. The president’s list recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and no grades below B- […]

UMaine men’s hockey will play most of its non-conference games at home this season

Headlining the list of non-conference games will be a two-game home series against perennial NCAA championship contender Quinnipiac on Oct. 9-10.