As the weather warms, you may be ready to get out of the house. Scenic turnoffs may be the answer for you if you don’t want to get your feet muddy.
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Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls ski team
This year’s team is made up largely of upperclassmen, representing 13 schools.
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Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails
Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News
From paperboy to paper magnate: Hugh Chisholm’s mills helped supply America’s postal system
Hugh J. Chisholm built an integrated system of printing, railroads and paper mills that transformed western Maine into a major national center for newsprint production.
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Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future
Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Yarmouth, Fort Kent Alpine skiing take home Class B championships
The Clippers secure the girls title and the Warriors the boys, while Mountain Valley senior Lily Boulanger wins the giant slalom and slalom titles.
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Photos: Maine high school basketball fans pack arenas to cheer on their team
Thousand flock to Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Could Maine’s next governor be an independent?
Some political observers say today’s partisan climate reduces the chances of success for independents like Sen. Rick Bennett. Others say a moderate candidate is just what Maine needs.
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Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say
Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.
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Bill to fund UMF Upward Bound college-prep program moves forward
Federal money for the River Valley program was cut by the Trump administration last September.