A competitive U.S. Senate race and a Cape Elizabeth native’s hit song are adding to the outsize cultural impact our small state is having.
Leslie Bridgers
They heard The Thirsty Pig was haunted. So they spent the night there. | Column
Two local musicians wanted to promote their Halloween event at the Portland bar — and witness the phenomena themselves.
Can an ancient practice answer life’s questions? This Mainer says so. | Column
Sandi Isgro, of Stratton, is president of the American Society of Dowsers and recently taught a beginner class on the controversial method for finding water, among other things.
Meet the BFFs behind the mobile bookstore for Maine romance fans | Column
Despite a decline in reading for pleasure, two former Barnes & Noble coworkers have found a niche with Novella.
Cheaper ways to see Bar Harbor, one of the priciest U.S. travel spots | Column
The town landed fourth on a list of the country’s most expensive destinations, but you can visit on a budget.
The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.
6 things ‘The Paper’ and Portland Press Herald newsrooms have in common | Column
We’re not a bunch of novices like in the new ‘Office’ spinoff, but there are some undeniable similarities between our workplaces.
New to Maine? Here are some tips for how to fit in | Column
A few dos and don’ts for residents from away who want to assimilate, from someone who knows.
Are Maine summers losing their magic? | Column
Heat waves, shark sightings, tickborne illnesses and poor air quality have taken the shine off what’s supposed to be our most glorious season.
How Mainers handle ticks, from tweezers to tape | Column
Experts say there’s only one right way to remove a tick, but what you do with it after is mostly up to you.