As part of the statewide Open Farm Day on Sunday, Pineland Farms in New Gloucester welcomed more than 600 visitors to meet its variety of livestock and learn more about local agriculture.
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What happens to school budgets when Mainers vote ‘no’?
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward.
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11 Maine waterfalls to explore, from Portland to Baxter State Park
Some other popular destinations include Grafton Notch State Park, Moxie Falls and Angel Falls.
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New Gloucester man helps rehabilitate hundreds of animals
Joshua Sparks, at Sparks’ Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.
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School’s out, what now? How Maine kids celebrate the last day
Spoiler alert: It’s mostly with ice cream. But mini golf and family time rank high, too.
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Pineland Farms sells its historic Maine dairy herd
It’s the end of an era for one of the country’s oldest herds. But it’s also the start of a larger effort to support Maine’s dairy industry in a different form.
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Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
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In wake of ‘devastating’ cuts, volunteers step up to ready Shakers for the season
Friends of the Shakers gather from around the country to prepare for spring at Sabbathday Lake, the only still-active community of its kind in the world.
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Maine nonprofits try to navigate funding cuts, unclear rules and an uncertain future
Federal grant cancellations have challenged nonprofits of all stripes but especially small groups, which make up the majority and don’t have deep pockets.
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Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.