Three generations of Penobscot advocates are fighting to ensure students in Maine are taught about Indigenous tribes.
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Maple sugaring 101: From tree to tap to table
The sweet tradition of turning sap into syrup can be as easy or as complicated as you like.
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How Scott Shanaman gave Auburn’s Lost Valley Ski Area the lift everyone hoped for
10 years ago this season, Scott and his wife, April, brought the ski area back from the brink of closing. They have big plans for the future.
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Bill would mandate greater disclosure of school employee conduct
The bill would allow Maine school districts to get more information about a prospective employee’s conduct at previous jobs.
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Portland walking tour highlights Black history in Maine
The Saturday tour explored sites important not only to the development of Portland as a city, but also to Black history in the state.
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How much snow fell across Maine overnight? Check our interactive map
Totals tallied by the National Weather Service indicate that between 4 and 7 inches fell in most areas Friday night into Saturday morning.
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Heavy snowfall covers Maine, with more expected Monday
An average of 4 to 6 inches fell across Cumberland County on Friday night.
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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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Somerset County group secures NECEC funds for broadband improvements
The $4.2 million, from a 2019 agreement related to the controversial power corridor project, will support efforts to improve internet access and infrastructure.
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FBI investigated Maine link to infamous D.B. Cooper plane hijacking
In 1971, a man parachuted out of a commercial airplane with ransom money in the Pacific Northwest. He has never been found.