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18+ hour, 45+ min ago  (560+ words) Politics Our political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions....

18+ hour, 45+ min ago  (773+ words) Outdoors The BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports,…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1800+ words) Maine has plenty of coastal towns that win people over with lobster rolls and ocean views, but this small city has started grabbing attention for a different reason. The food scene is seriously fun. You might arrive thinking lunch will…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (192+ words) The U. S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year…...

1+ day, 30+ min ago  (523+ words) The University of Maine System has achieved its eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth as summer courses keep students on track to in-demand degrees and high-paying careers in the Maine workforce, with more than 12, 600 undergraduate, graduate and law students " a…...

1+ day, 23+ min ago  (361+ words) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine'Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $10, 000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation through the 2026 Community Building grant program for operational support. "We are so grateful for everyone at the Maine Community Foundation," Allyson Midgley, Wintergreen's executive director, said....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (599+ words) Outdoors The BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (659+ words) Maine has produced Olympians, MLB, NHL and WNBA athletes, and game-changers for female athletes." The athletic landscape is strong, with athletes making a name for themselves across a variety of sports. The question isn't whether there have been elite athletes…...

3+ day, 44+ min ago  (1746+ words) Maine has a way of surprising you, especially when a quiet coastal town or old downtown block leads you straight to a tavern that feels warm, lively, and full of character. This trip is all about those Irish-style taverns that…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (759+ words) In the early afternoon on the eve of the longest day of the year, Sven Bondeson is hunched over a poplar pole. Twine in one hand, a bundle of lupines in the other, he sets down the flowers, ties them…...