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Brass Roots Fest and Maine Cheese Festival Today
1+ day, 2+ hour 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…...
People Spend Their Whole Lives In Maine And Somehow Miss These 8 Places
5+ day, 23+ 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…...
8 Quiet Maine Country Markets With Prices Lower Than The Big Chains
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1743+ words) A good country market can turn a quick grocery stop into the kind of place you remember long after the bags are unpacked. In Maine, small shops like these still offer local products, changing seasonal finds, and the kind of…...
New Bishop of Bangor consecrated at Newport Cathedral
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (246+ words) The recently elected Bishop of Bangor, the Rt Revd. Dr Manon Ceridwen James, was consecrated at a special service today. You can watch the livestream on YouTube here: Consecration - YouTube. This consecration followed Bishop Manon’s election in June as the…...
This outdoor spectacle will soon fill Maine’s skies and fields
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (839+ 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,…...
8 Maine Towns Where Fall Color Arrives Before The Coast
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1782+ words) The coast gets plenty of attention in autumn, but the real color show often starts farther inland. Head north or into the mountains and you can catch Maine’s leaves changing before many seaside towns reach their peak. Cooler nights help…...
Maine cancer survivor sharing wellness, health lessons in new app
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (42+ words) Tom McGowan of Windham is using what he learned during treatment to help better the lives of people around the world. Tom McGowan of Windham is using what he learned during treatment to help better the lives of people around…...
This Maine Craft Store Inside A Historic Barn Draws Shoppers From Hours Away
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1384+ words) A restored barn on Bristol Road does not look like the kind of place that can wreck a quick shopping stop, but that is exactly the danger here. Inside, shelves are packed with handmade pottery, beeswax candles, and textiles created…...
10 Tiny Maine Lake Towns That Are Surprisingly Affordable For A Quick Getaway
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1793+ words) A quiet lake weekend can feel surprisingly expensive, but Maine still has small towns where the scenery does most of the entertaining for free. Think calm water at sunrise, pine-scented trails nearby, and little downtown stops that keep the day…...
10 Maine Scenic Drives Made For The First Cool Weekends Of September
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1764+ words) September has a way of making the road feel more inviting, especially when the first cool mornings finally arrive. In Maine, the season brings quieter highways, crisp air, and early touches of color along wooded stretches. It is a great…...