Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
How Maine’s many different high school baseball fields change the game
From short porches to deep gaps to massive foul territory, the specificities of each park can alter how coaches and players approach the sport.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, News
First summer watermelons arrive in western Maine
Watermelons have returned to grocery stores and roadside stands as residents prepare for another summer of picnics, hikes and cold slices in the heat.
Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, News, Recipes
Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables
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.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Fiber expansion in western Maine tied to Jay data center project
Fiber expansion is reshaping western Maine’s infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet to rural communities, while the data center is expected to bring a new boost.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
School districts ask judge to dismiss Title IX trans policies lawsuit
6 districts are asking to dismiss the case, arguing the Maine Human Rights Commission erred when it sued them over transgender athlete and bathroom policies. A 7th filed a separate motion, arguing its policies aren’t exclusionary.
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Maine lawmakers debating use of unclaimed bottle bill deposits
The bill aims to direct leftover funds to environmental programs, but Franklin County redemption center owners argue the money should support the existing program.
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Hey, teens: Here’s where to start your prom planning in western Maine
A practical guide to setting a budget, selecting attire, getting gussied up, fed — and having the best night ever.
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AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
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Jay missing person case reaches 40 years as time narrows window for answers
Nearly 40 years after Kimberly Moreau disappeared, her family continues searching for answers as time claims both loved ones and potential suspects.