A western Maine driving route brings together waterfalls, swimming holes, and lake and river stops across the mountains.
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See 3 historic riverfront mills in Maine that offer modern apartment living
Converted industrial properties in Biddeford, Lewiston and Skowhegan show what can be done with sturdy brick buildings and a little imagination.
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Posted inCommunity, Events, Guides, News, Things to Do
Concerts, art openings, fruit tree lessons among 7 things to do in central Maine
The Sump Pumps plan Gardiner concert, Waldo Theater is set to host Martin Sexton, Billy Prine plans to take the stage in Bath, L.C. Bates opens summer exhibit, and Augusta Symphony Orchestra readies for show at Cony.
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Cooper Flagg, the NBA’s top rookie, gets a ride from NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch
The Newport native was the honorary pace car driver for Sunday’s Cup Series race.
Posted inMaine, News
Bond to support farm and forestry funding will not be on November ballot
Despite efforts in the final days of the session, the bill to bring the bond before voters failed to pass.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
With new sawmill, Mi’kmaq Nation is extending its limbs into home construction
The Aroostook County tribe is turning timber into affordable homes.
Posted inCommunity
After nearly 60 years, Augusta’s Colonial Theater renovations move forward
The historic theater hosted its first ticketed event in more than 50 years back in 2022, and new renovations and additions to the building aim to bring it back to the center of downtown Augusta life.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
With Mills out, Maine Democratic convention is colored in shades of Platner
‘He’s saying everything I want to hear,’ one delegate, a Mills fan, said.
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7 taken to hospital after late-night crash in St. George
One person sustained life-threatening injuries, police say.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values
New poll shows how faith drives rural voters in battleground states
Maine is among the least religious states in the country. That could be a factor in its recent electoral history, one analyst says.