At 28, Yellow has lived a good decade longer than Emden geese are expected to.
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Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
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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Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inMaine colleges, News, Sports
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers detained by ICE are coming home by the dozens
Despite the Trump administration’s push for mass detentions and deportations, many who were swept up in ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ last month were found to pose no danger to their communities.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Waterville development projects set to add more than 350 apartments
The demand for housing, though, means more apartments are needed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future
Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine does not need to choose between tourism and energy | Opinion
Vacationland or Generationland? The state can be both, if it plans wisely.