Local store owners say they have already seen new customers coming in to shop for fabric, yarn and other craft supplies.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Schools and Education
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Local & State
Meet the Mainers behind Renys’ ubiquitous, 4-word jingle
The ad tune, created by David Melville, has been heard in Maine every day since 2011.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
At packed town hall, constituents ask Pingree about her efforts to fight Trump White House
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause at some of the questions and responses. One attendee was asked to leave after repeatedly demanding the congresswoman describe the Trump administration as ‘Nazis.’
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State
Tula from Fairfield is playing for Maine in this year’s Puppy Bowl
The Siberian husky-Great Pyrenees mix will represent the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Sunday’s event to raise awareness about pet adoption.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine recorded 35 homicides last year, continuing upward trend
The state’s longest period without a murder was 39 days.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal
Central Maine Eats: Morning Moose Coffee grinds it out in Richmond and beyond
Coverage of restaurants, food trucks and food events in the Augusta and Waterville, Maine, areas.
Posted inLocal & State
Preble Street houses 270 homeless veterans in one year
The nonprofit’s goal is to get the remaining vets into stable living situations by providing case management, housing counseling and financial assistance.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skeleton discovery shines light on a Maine psychic, and a father’s continuing search
Richard Moreau has worked with psychic Laurencia Bourget to help find his daughter, who’s been missing for 38 years. Their search led to a surprising discovery this month.
Posted inCommunity
Bikers for Behavioral Health Ride planned for Oct. 19
All proceeds will go towards supporting behavioral health initiatives throughout Maine and New Hampshire.