Outdoor recreation makes up 4.8% of Maine’s economy, more than double the national average, and the state ranks third for the value outdoor recreation provides the state’s economy.
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Posted inTimes Record
Freeport firefighters free man stuck in mud
Firefighters use ladders and straps to free a land surveyor who was waist-high in mud just off Interstate 295 Southbound exit 22 in Freeport on Sunday.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Former House of Bacon owners to open magic-themed restaurant in Freeport
Joseph Richards and Marcus Verrill had to scramble to find a spot for their Harry Potter meets Hocus Pocus meets Practical Magic-themed musical dinner theater restaurant after Pownal town officials denied them a permit.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Beauty so close you might miss it
Mountains, forests, beaches and starry skies are so plentiful here that we take them for granted.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Freeport Flag Ladies make their last stand, 18 years after terrorist attacks
The women have waved the flag next to Freeport’s Main Street each week for 18 years, but will retire after Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State
Freeport Flag Ladies’ making their last stand
After 18 years on Main Street every Tuesday to show support for troops and remember 9/11, they are calling it quits.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine gets $61 million to replace 8 bridges, half of them on Interstate 295
The 2 federal grants also will help fund construction of spans in Franklin County and Madawaska.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Teacher shortage stems from lack of respect
How do we attract college graduates to the profession when the committed educators working now continue to be denigrated and underpaid?
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
L.L. Bean partners with Husson University on employee MBAs
The onsite program will let workers pursue a degree in business administration while on the job.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s about time for top CEOs to grasp that firms can do well by doing good
The recent pledge of social responsibility is no silver bullet, but it’s a welcome step in the right direction.