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Cheverus field hockey wins its fourth straight Class A state title

If you follow the Stags, Saturday was another close one. Cheverus beat Mt. Ararat 2-1 in the Class A final at Edward Little High in Auburn.

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Foxcroft's 144 goals rank second in Maine history

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2012 Skowhegan155
2026 Foxcroft144
2017 St. Dominic143

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Maine CelticsThe Maine Celtics rallied late to sweep Westchester and start the season 2-0If you caught the Maine Celtics at the Portland Expo on Sunday afternoon, you saw a comeback. They rallied in the final five minutes to beat the Westchester Knicks. The two reports differ on the score: the Press Herald reports 95-93, while the team's own recap lists 98-93.High School FootballOld Orchard Beach wins its fifth straight Small South title, and Portland falls to WindhamIf you follow Old Orchard Beach football, it's a five-peat. Brayden Koelker rushed for four touchdowns Saturday night as the No. 1 seed beat No. 2 Boothbay 46-8. Boothbay scored first, then Koelker ran in the next four, from 5, 17, 6 and 45 yards.ScarboroughMarket Basket opens its fourth Maine store at the Downs in ScarboroughIf you've been waiting on a new grocery option, Market Basket opened its fourth Maine store at 70 Market St. in Scarborough on Friday morning. WGME says it's Scarborough's third major grocery store, and a spokesperson says the store has already hired 350 employees.Around MaineVoters in eight Maine towns approved limits on mobile home lot rent increasesIf you live in a mobile home park, this week's votes matter. Voters in Augusta, Eliot, Farmington, Jay, Oakland, Standish, Wells and Wiscasset approved lot rent protections this week. The rules vary, but most tie hikes to a percentage of inflation and follow a state-drafted sample.Food & ShoppingMarket Basket opens its fourth Maine store in Scarborough on FridayIf you shop in Scarborough, tomorrow's a big day. Market Basket is set to open its new store Fri., Nov. 6 at The Downs. It's the chain's fourth Maine location, joining Topsham, Westbrook and Biddeford, and Scarborough's third major grocery store.City HallPortland's council approves $735,000 for a winter warming shelter at RiversideIf you've been wondering where Portland's winter warming shelter will land, it's the same spot as last year. The City Council voted 7-2 Monday to use more than $700,000 in opioid settlement money for a nightly shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway. WMTW puts the amount at $735,000, down from an initial $900,000 proposal.

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  • New cafeBread & Friends has taken over the former Belleville building at 767 Forest Ave.

    Bread & Friends has taken over the former Belleville building at 767 Forest Ave. and moved its pastry production there. A weekend takeout cafe is planned to open Nov. 14, selling breads, pastries, drip and iced coffee, and tea, with espresso drinks and longer hours to follow renovations next year.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Portland Food Map

  • Food driveIf you can spare a few cans, Westbrook School Nutrition is running a Stuff-The-Bus food drive at the Westbrook Hannaford, collecting non-perishable items from 9 a.m.

    If you can spare a few cans, Westbrook School Nutrition is running a Stuff-The-Bus food drive at the Westbrook Hannaford, collecting non-perishable items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend and next. The food will go out at a giveaway event before winter break.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WMTW

  • Makers marketA few dozen vendors sold goods at the Cherry Hill Maker's Market in Gorham on Sunday, and hundreds of visitors got an early start on holiday shopping.

    A few dozen vendors sold goods at the Cherry Hill Maker's Market in Gorham on Sunday, and hundreds of visitors got an early start on holiday shopping. Sydney Hobart's Salty Handmade Goods cards drew chuckles.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Portland Press Herald

  • Anime fansAni-Maine, an annual convention in South Portland, welcomed 300 anime fans and cosplayers this year, and fans gathered in South Portland over the weekend.

    Ani-Maine, an annual convention in South Portland, welcomed 300 anime fans and cosplayers this year, and fans gathered in South Portland over the weekend.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NEWS CENTER Maine

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Daily Portlandto me · Mon., Nov. 96:00 a.m.

Cheverus wins a fourth straight state field hockey title

Plus, the Maine Celtics rally late at the Portland Expo to start 2-0.

The TLDR

  1. Cheverus field hockey wins a fourth straight Class A title
  2. Maine Celtics rally late to sweep Westchester at the Expo
  3. Bread & Friends plans a weekend takeout cafe on Forest Ave.
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