For Father’s Day, we talk to Maine dads, comics and others about what a dad joke is, why dads tell them and why we love to hate them.
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Addison DeRoche of Cheverus softball named Gatorade player of the year
DeRoche is 9-0 with a 0.44 ERA and 135 strikeouts in 63 innings this season.
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Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
Westbrook native’s dream about to come true at NHL draft
Defenseman Carter Amico is projected to be selected in the second round of the NHL draft before heading to Boston University.
Posted inCommunity News, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Things to Do
Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State, Things to Do
Go see the alewives as they migrate up Maine rivers — and hurry | Column
The sea-run fish are still making their way to the lakes and ponds where they spawn.
Posted inGuides, Things to Do
Where to shop for local fabric, yarn and craft supplies in Maine
Check out our guide to local stores for your next fiber arts or crafting project.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine fabric, crafts shops fill the void left after retailer Joann’s bankruptcy
Local store owners say they have already seen new customers coming in to shop for fabric, yarn and other craft supplies.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Here are the free concerts, opera and musicals you can see in Maine this summer
The Mallet Brothers Band, Don Campbell and Pete Kilpatrick are among the local musicians doing free shows as part of several summer concert series.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools and Education
Portland charter school would serve multilingual, disabled students — if lawmakers don’t intervene
The Legislature’s education committee has unanimously approved lowering Maine’s cap on the number of charter schools. It could spell trouble for a new middle and high school specializing in vulnerable populations.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Schools and Education
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.