4+ week, 1+ day ago   (716+ words) There's a surprising amount of charming Maine communities within a stone's throw of Portland. This one makes for a perfect day trip on the weekend. It's no secret that Maine is chock-full of things to see and do: from exploring…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (571+ words) Troy Jackson, tapped Saturday by Maine Democrats to take on longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, is a fifth-generation logger from one of Maine’s most rural areas, a former state Senate president with a blustery past — and a progressive populist in…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (657+ words) An Ogunquitat, Maine family has faced a $950 fine for their two six-foot-tall metal rooster statues, according to local reports. They still aren’t taking them down — and their community is rallying around them to help keep the statues up. “Some penalties…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (594+ words) (The Center Square) — Maine is being pressured to ramp up oversight of its Medicaid programs amid increasing federal scrutiny of alleged fraud and wasteful spending. On Tuesday, the group Lead Maine delivered more than 3,000 certified voter signatures to the state…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (629+ words) Bangor, Maine, is weighing proposed ordinance changes after historic property owners raised concerns about repair costs, material choices, and delays on older homes. The changes would affect owners who need approval before altering the exterior appearance of homes and buildings…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (519+ words) Maine is known for lobster shacks and roadside fried-seafood stands. But down on the working waterfront in Stonington, there's a restaurant doing something a bit different. Fin & Fern has built a loyal following by pairing local seafood with handmade pasta,…...

3+ mon, 4+ min ago   (577+ words) There are more than 360 named waterfalls in Maine. And that's just the named ones! You could visit a new waterfall every day and still not see every gushing cascade in the state. From the majestic 360-foot Angel Falls to the…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (865+ words) PORTLAND, Maine — Democratic US Senate hopeful Graham Platner is facing a firestorm over everything from his treatment of women to a Nazi-linked tattoo, but try telling that to the crowd at an Elks Lodge here Sunday. The embattled candidate took…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (903+ words) Our Maine Coon is by far the largest cat in our family, weighing in at an impressive 22 pounds. Despite his size, he's a silly, talkative gentle giant who loves playing fetch and kneading his favorite pair of yellow pillows (sometimes…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (251+ words) Rockland's downtown area is nicely compact, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance of each other. The city's layout centers on Main Street, a straightforward corridor that keeps nearly everything within reach. This type of layout is…...