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15+ hour, 20+ min ago   (779+ words) OutdoorsThe 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, issues,…...

18+ hour, 19+ min ago   (1740+ words) Dozens of community members and activists attended a Regional School Unit 24 board meeting in Sullivan last December, the first since the state filed a lawsuit against the district over a resolution aiming to ban transgender students from bathrooms and sports…...

19+ hour, 4+ min ago   (312+ words) Maine lobsterman Frank Thompson filed a federal lawsuit against the head of his state’s marine resources department over a requirement that he install a GPS tracker on his boat to keep his fishing license. In 2023, the state, where lobster fishing…...

21+ hour, 57+ min ago   (103+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, DeFi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology, NFTs,…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago   (198+ words) At Scarborough Beach, two drones surveil the water, lifeguards use a jet ski to chase away sharks, while others mount an ATV to alert swimmers all along the half-mile length of beach. Maine beach uses drones to ward off sharks…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1603+ words) Few fall outings come with a comeback story this big. After years behind closed doors, a major cultural landmark in Maine is preparing to welcome visitors again, and the timing lands right in the heart of autumn. Inside, towering whale…...

2+ day, 13+ min ago   (54+ words) Both Brass Roots Fest in South Portland and the Maine Cheese Festival in Pittsfield are happening today. Brass Roots Fest has moved its location because of rain. Both Brass Roots Fest in South Portland and the Maine Cheese Festival in…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1725+ words) You can live in Maine for decades and still discover a road, island, or shoreline you somehow missed. That is part of the fun. Familiar coastal routes often hide side trips that feel surprisingly fresh once you finally stop and…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (1657+ words) Retirement gets a lot more appealing when daily life starts to feel less rushed and a little more comfortable. Maine has that kind of pull, with peaceful towns, fresh coastal air, and plenty of room to enjoy a slower routine....

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1540+ words) Holding a piece of the Moon sounds like something reserved for astronauts, yet one small museum in western Maine lets visitors get surprisingly close to that experience. Inside the two-floor building, colorful tourmaline glows beneath display lights while pull-out drawers…...