Last year, at least one in 10 students was homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern Maine.
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‘Good Morning America’ will be live in Kennebunkport Thursday
The ABC morning talk show will feature segments from Nonantum Resort, focusing on Maine and the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team.
Is Maine’s coastline 3 times longer than California’s? | Fact brief
According to NOAA, Alaska has by far the longest coastline in the U.S., while the shortest belongs to New Hampshire.
5 fun things to do in Boothbay Harbor
Set on the coast, the Lincoln County town has charm and scenery.
These 5 holiday displays will take you back in time
Learn about traditions of Christmases past at historic homes and sites in southern Maine.
Her husband wanted to die with dignity. A death cafe helped them prepare.
Around Maine, people are gathering to talk about the kind of death they want for their loved ones and themselves.
How local housing authorities in Maine are shaping new development
Some communities are looking to recent projects in Bath as an example of how to address the affordable housing crisis.
Augusta officials fail to temporarily ban new homeless shelters
A tie vote at Thursday’s City Council meeting following passionate testimony on both sides of the issue means the Planning Board will consider an overnight homeless shelter proposal on Augusta’s east side this week.
Snow showers and more cold coming for Maine this week
Several inches of snow may fall in multiple events, and temperatures will drop to the single digits.
Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.