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8 Maine events this week include A Taste of Nations and Sparks The Rescue

by Aimsel Ponti May 4, 2026May 1, 2026

Also see the play ‘The Cemetery Club’ at City Theater in Biddeford.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Farmington-area schools expecting 1-time state funding boost in July

by By Ben Hanstein The Maine Monitor May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

The funding is part of an $8 million ‘bridge payment’ included in the state’s supplemental budget.

Community, News

Culvert replacement project to close Route 27 in Dresden

by Staff Report May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Drivers will be detoured during the 2-day closure.

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5 fun things to do in Bar Harbor

by Megan Gray May 4, 2026April 30, 2026

A local hospitality consultant shares her favorite spots in town.

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Rain can’t stop fiddlehead fun at festival in Farmington

by Rebecca Richard May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Crowds turned out May 2 for the Maine Fiddlehead Festival at UMF despite cool, drizzly weather.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

National Democrats back Joe Baldacci in 2nd Congressional District

by Kirby Wilson May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is throwing its support behind Baldacci in the crowded primary, the winner of which will face former Gov. Paul LePage.

Food & Dining, Maine, Things to Do

13 Maine hot dog spots to visit this summer

by Ray Routhier May 4, 2026May 1, 2026

From old-school joints in Lewiston and Rockland to Portland restaurants adding new flavor combinations, Maine is frankly the perfect place to go on a hot dog tour.