Maine Teacher of the Year finalists give advice for new educators: ‘Just go for it. Be yourself’

Tampa Bay Rays’ Victor Mesa Jr., right, rounds third base after hitting a solo home run off Boston Red Sox pitcher Patrick Sandoval (43) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP…

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper) "…

Visitors ate warm apple crisp, met baby goats and learned about the history of Alfred's Shakers.

Let’s make it easier for hourly and per-diem workers, and mid-level managers, to afford to live in our communities. Their employment and labor is vital to Maine’s economy. “Affordability” is the buzzword these days. The lack of it is why…

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Troy Jackson speaks at the Franco Center in Lewiston on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Jackson’s town hall was one stop during Jackson’s Solidarity Forever Tour. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="Troy Jackson speaks at…

I taught in Maine public schools for over 35 years, and I know who’s actually worked hard for Maine educators. As president of the Maine Senate, Troy Jackson spent years as one of the most powerful people in Augusta. During those…

Hearts of Pine’s JayTee Kamara is lifted into the air by Mohamed Mohamed in celebration after a goal during a game against the Spokane Velocity on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. The Hearts won 2-1. (Libby…