Paul Doiron, author of the Mike Bowditch mystery series, names some of his favorite spots in his hometown.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Twins complete 3-game sweep over Red Sox with a rain-soaked win
Brooks Lee’s 2-run single in the 6th inning makes the difference for Minnesota, which sends Boston to an 8-17 home record.
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Posted inMaine, News
Colby College holds 205th commencement Sunday in Waterville
643 members of the Class of 2026 earned degrees.
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Three people seriously injured in Route 1 crash in Brunswick
Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that alcohol was involved.
Posted inMaine, News
Most of Maine’s county commissioners are in their 60s and 70s
With few competitive races, it is easy for a commissioner to remain in office for decades. Recent budget crises have brought more attention to the often ignored role.
Posted inCommunity, News
Man in custody after stabbing at Raymond campground
Officials said there is no threat to the public and the incident remains under investigation.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Following the alewives: Gardiner students wade into science on Cobbossee Stream
Gardiner Area High School freshmen help catch and analyze alewives as they try to migrate to their spawning grounds.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Youth artwork shown at Carrabassett Valley Public Library
The exhibit showed art work by students from Stratton School, Western Maine Center for Kids, Carrabassett Valley Academy and a homeschool group for the community to celebrate.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
This 1,500-mile running of the bees brings 21 million workers to Maine’s blueberry barrens
After spending the winter in Florida, millions of bees from Maya’s Apiary join the snowbirds journeying to Maine, to pollinate the state’s wild blueberry crop.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, News
As spring blooms at Maine farmers markets, so do community connections
Shoppers said they find great produce, homemade products and community at local markets.