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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Guides, Maine, Things to Do
Take a road trip through Maine’s food and drink trails this summer
We spotlight more than 15 delicious destinations for some of the state’s best nibbles and sips.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Outdoors
Black flies: Maine’s smallest trail bullies
A run in Jay, a night hike on Bald Mountain and a Mount Washington descent all delivered the same seasonal warning: black flies can turn a good outing into a test of preparation, patience and pain tolerance.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News, Outdoors
Birders’ eyes were to the skies for Rangeley Birding Fest
More than 100 took part in Western Maine Audubon’s Rangeley Birding Fest the weekend of June 6.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
After 46 years, Maine’s first queer magazine is back in print, one last time
One final issue of Mainely Gay was printed this year as a way to commemorate the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the state.
Posted inMaine
Plants for sale in Waterville
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on a Water Street resident selling vegetation in the shade.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bangor grandmother pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of 10-year-old grandson
Mistie Latourette is the last of 3 adults who have pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Braxtyn Smith.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Susan Collins doesn’t regret putting Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court
Maine’s senior senator said she disagrees with his Dobbs decisions and pointed to her support of three left-leaning justices who opposed ending national reproductive rights.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Early signs point to a scorched-earth race for Maine’s US Senate seat
Graham Platner and Susan Collins are spending millions going after one another 5 months before one of the most critical elections in the country.
Posted inMaine, News
Weather service warns Mainers of thunderstorms, flooding and heat
Much of Maine was under some form of weather service advisory heading into the weekend.