If the trend of the past five years continues at the same rate, there will be no native Mainers living in the city by 2050. Alarm bells? Not yet.
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Why Timothy Simons is my favorite Hollywood Mainer | Column
The actor from Readfield, who is giving the UMaine commencement address this weekend, hasn’t gotten too big for his home state.
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Squeeze in these seasonal activities before the tourists get here | Column
In the month before Memorial Day, many of Maine’s summer destinations are ready and waiting.
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Maine businesses are cashing in on Hearts of Pine fever | Column
Companies, brands and institutions of all kinds are attaching themselves to the uber-popular Portland soccer team. Makes sense to me.
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More Mainers are learning to play mahjong, many from Melanie | Column
Hoping to play more while she’s here, a part-time Peaks Island resident started teaching the game. People want in.
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Maine’s plain license plate has gained a following | Column
One in 8 drivers have opted out of the new pine tree design.
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Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest | Column
If the ski mountain’s annual spring event is more about partying than appreciating the music genre, it’s time for a rebrand.
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How to make the most of Maine’s worst time of year | Column
Mud season is hardly magical, but there are some upsides.
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Can we put our snow shovels away now? | Column
The last snowfall in Portland is usually at the end of March. Usually.
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Chuck Norris could have made it onto the Maine state flag. What about now? | Column
A flag featuring the action star could have united voters. It’s a shame the powers that be stood in his way.