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5 fun things to do in Camden

by Ray Routhier May 25, 2026June 11, 2026

Paul Doiron, author of the Mike Bowditch mystery series, names some of his favorite spots in his hometown.

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Youth artwork shown at Carrabassett Valley Public Library

by Quentin Blais May 24, 2026May 22, 2026

The exhibit showed art work by students from Stratton School, Western Maine Center for Kids, Carrabassett Valley Academy and a homeschool group for the community to celebrate.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine, News

This 1,500-mile running of the bees brings 21 million workers to Maine’s blueberry barrens

by Peggy Grodinsky May 24, 2026May 23, 2026

After spending the winter in Florida, millions of bees from Maya’s Apiary join the snowbirds journeying to Maine, to pollinate the state’s wild blueberry crop.

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As spring blooms at Maine farmers markets, so do community connections

by Sydney Richelieu May 23, 2026May 27, 2026

Shoppers said they find great produce, homemade products and community at local markets.

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Mainers recall fond memories of Saco Drive-In as theater is demolished

by Sydney Richelieu May 23, 2026May 25, 2026

The drive-in theater along Route 1 — Maine’s oldest — closed for good in 2022 after more than 8 decades.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

On land and at sea, Maine food producers prepare for the season

by Tim Cebula May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Spring is, of course, planting time for crop farmers. But other kinds of Maine food producers also have their spring rituals.

Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine

Maine parents have latched onto these 2 literary baby names | Column

by Leslie Bridgers May 22, 2026May 31, 2026

Could classic books be behind the trend in what we call our kids?

Community, Food & Dining, News, Recipes

Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables

by Rebecca Richard May 21, 2026May 28, 2026

As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.