We surveyed 824 Mainers about life here. What comes next matters.

Boston Red Sox’s Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) and Trevor Story, right, celebrate Story’s three-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in Arlington, Texas (AP…

MarshwoodÕs Michael Sbrizza drives against Westbrook. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="Marshwood quarterback Michael Sbrizza finds an opening in the Westbrook defense during a Class B South football game…

Edward Little’s Avelynn Bowie advances to settle the ball during a game against Mt. Ararat on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 in Auburn. Mt. Ararat won 8-0. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="Edward…

vm logo " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/VM-icon-Fall_0226.png?w=780" />The No. 4 team in the Varsity Maine poll sustains a rare loss.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to hand off the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) " data-image-caption="Patriots…

Michael Edes, Cumberland Town Council chair. " data-image-caption="Michael Edes " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/EDES-e1655303314496.jpg?w=396" />Michael Edes was arrested and charged by the…

2024 mainers to be thankful for " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/thankful2024.jpg?w=780" />Every Thanksgiving, we recognize a group of Mainers who go above and beyond…

WATERBORO, ME – JUNE 5: Scarborough’s Zachary Barry reacts after winning the 800 meter run during the Class A track and field championships at Massabesic High School on Saturday. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer)…