Several historical societies, art museums and other cultural institutions around the state have scheduled exhibits, lectures and other events to celebrate the nation’s birthday.
Bar Harbor
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
For Bar Harbor native, the best love story is a whodunit
In ‘Etiquette for Lovers and Killers,’ Anna Fitzgerald Healy takes Eastport back in time.
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This Down East Maine village inspired the setting for Fox’s new show ‘Best Medicine’
The executive producer of the show, based on the long-running British hit ‘Doc Martin,’ went to Corea, east of Acadia National Park, for ideas and storylines.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Outdoors, Things to Do
See the 7 towns National Geographic recommends in Maine
Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine research lab awarded $30 million federal grant for modeling of human heart
The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor is the first research institution in the state to be awarded a grant of this type.
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MDI volleyball tops Gardiner to claim Class C state title
The Trojans prevail in four sets to win a state championship match for the first time in seven tries.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Northern schools dominate Northern Maine cross country regionals
The Hampden boys and girls sweep the Class A North meet; the MDI girls and Caribou boys win in B; and the Orono girls and Houlton boys are tops in C.
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Maine offers federal workers aid as Trump administration begins mass firings
State-backed loans, unemployment insurance and other benefits are being provided to furloughed federal workers facing the prospect of layoffs as the government shutdown stretches into a second week.
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30 things that should be on every Mainer’s bucket list
Here are the natural wonders to see, events to attend and places to visit if you want to truly know the state.
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Shutdown doesn’t deter visitors at Acadia National Park. For now.
Empty tollbooths and closed visitor centers are greeting tourists as the Trump administration considers ‘irreversible’ cuts to the National Park Service and other federal agencies.