A mix of activities in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence planned in Gardiner.
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Why this Maine-made naturally sparkling wine is everywhere | Column
As Oyster River Winegrowers was developing Morphos, the pét-nat style began blowing up.
Farmington parade brings 1776 spirit to July Fourth
Farmington Rotary will sponsor the annual Fourth of July parade, with a ‘1776 America’ theme and prizes for judged entries.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park signs that ‘disparaged’ US
The White House’s changes included removing numerous signs at Acadia National Park that detailed the impacts of climate change on Maine’s coast and forests.
State police investigating fatal crash in Newburgh
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
Wind farms and transmission lines poised to come to northern Maine
Maine, working with 4 other New England states, is set to select winning projects soon in its latest effort to bring renewable energy development to Aroostook County.
Fire at Wells Beach produces heavy smoke
The Wells Police and Wells Fire Department were working to contain a house fire that broke out at Wells Beach on Sunday.
Portland music fans fill Old Port for Resurgam Festival
The Maine Academy of Modern Music hosted its 5th annual music festival in the Old Port, showcasing the talents of kids as young as 8 years old.
1 person hospitalized after shooting in Lewiston
Police are investigating a shooting in Lewiston that left one person hospitalized.
Searsmont assistant fire chief dies from injuries following sawmill explosion
The Office of State Fire Marshal said Sunday that 76-year-old Wayne Woodbury had died at Maine Medical Center in Portland.