The Democratic governor made a public appearance blitz while hoping to recover from a bad poll in the U.S. Senate primary.
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Poetry, theater, comedy, concerts set for central Maine this week
Maine Poetry Out Loud State Final is set for Waterville, ‘The Crucible’ will be staged in Skowhegan, Gubbulidis will perform in Waldoboro, The Stoneheads will perform in Gardiner and Glow Night is planned for children in Waterville.
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5 fun things to do in Brunswick
The director of the Curtis Memorial Library in town shares some of her favorite places to eat, drink, shop and enjoy nature.
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9 things to know about Maine Restaurant Week
More than 60 restaurants are participating in the annual event, offering three-course dinners and specials.
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Growing up with Yellow, Litchfield’s pizza-eating goose of vast age
At 28, Yellow has lived a good decade longer than Emden geese are expected to.
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Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
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With the traditional lion dance, this family shares Chinese culture across Maine
The Wong family, of Bangor, has brought this Lunar New Year tradition across the state for decades, including to the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine’s celebration in Westbrook on Sunday.
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Southern Maine women’s basketball earns NCAA D-III tourney bid
The Huskies pull away in the 2nd half to beat Rhode Island College for their 1st Little East Conference title since 2013.
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Two bills before Legislature aim to ease municipal costs for emergency services, shelters
There is widespread support from social service agencies and municipalities to establish statewide initiatives to help people in crisis.
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York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it’s just the start to save the coastline.
The county is bolstering beaches and dunes washed away by storms as part of a $5.1-million effort that involves piping up sand from the seabed. But full restoration would cost $50 million.