Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
Old Orchard Beach
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Uncertainty over tariffs fuels fears of a recession in Maine and beyond
Economists say Maine is likely to fare similarly to the rest of the country, or perhaps marginally better, during a possible economic downturn.
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More than $100M sought to help Maine prepare for winter storms, climate change
A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide, and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.
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Maine high school football schedule features new matchups, marquee classics
This fall’s slate includes rivalry games, state title rematches and Maine-New Hampshire showdowns.
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Trump policies expected to cause 25% drop in Canadian tourism to Maine
The state’s top tourism official told lawmakers her office is aggressively working to bring in more U.S. tourists to make up for the loss of international travelers, but so are other states.
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Maine immigrants, undocumented or not, ‘walking on glass’ as enforcement ramps up
The Trump administration’s focus on detaining and deporting suspected undocumented immigrants, coupled with differing approaches by local law enforcement agencies, has spread fear and uncertainty.
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Maine teacher shortage prompts multipronged approach
Efforts are underway to raise pay, bolster a UMaine training program and reduce barriers to certification.
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Maine mobile home owners are pushing back against private investors
Residents are buying their parks and proposing rent control ordinances to fend off cost increases that have been introduced after parks have sold to capital equity firms.
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Medicaid cuts would be devastating, Rep. Pingree, health care providers and patients say
A bill that will likely include substantial cuts to the program has passed the U.S. House and will be considered by the Senate this year.
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5 boys hockey players named Travis Roy Award finalists
Drew Johnson, Marc-Andre Peron, Wyatt Labonte, Brandon White and Sam Foley are in the running of Class A hockey’s top honor.