Wanting fodder for a future obituary, Jeff Hewett gave himself a challenge: Visit every municipal office in the state and take a picture to prove he’d been there.
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Ditch those Bean Boots — and 6 more tips for walking in winter | Column
How to navigate Maine’s icy walkways, shoveling scofflaws and other hazards of strolling in the cold.
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In-person dating events are having a moment in Maine | Column
Tired of the apps, an increasing number of people are eager for new ways to meet romantic partners.
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How accurate is AI’s ‘Most Maine Man in the World’? | Column
Although a video spoofing the popular Dos Equis ads features several clever takes on the ultimate Mainer, there are shortcomings.
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Strangers met for dinner at 5 Portland restaurants. Despite our fears, it was fun. | Column
Based on personal traits and dining preferences, The Maine Dinner Club matches people up to share a meal out. It wasn’t as awkward as you might think.
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The ways Maine was forever changed by 2025 | Column
New license plates, the last Farmers’ Almanac and other developments that redefined our culture.
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Why are Mainers so obsessed with their TV meteorologists? | Column
The reaction to Keith Carson’s recent departure from News Center Maine speaks volumes about viewers’ attachment.
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Your guide to passive-aggressive Maine-made Christmas gifts | Column
With these presents, you can feel good about buying local while getting a message across.
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Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column
Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.
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The best and worst times to travel around Thanksgiving in Maine | Column
Here’s how to avoid the biggest traffic buildups on the Maine Turnpike.