6+ day, 4+ 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…...

6+ day, 19+ 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....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1106+ words) When Jedediah Talbot started his business as a professional trail builder in Maine in 2004, he had a hard time finding work in the state. For five years, he mostly got jobs in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. “It was an uphill…...

2+ day, 23+ 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…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1551+ words) Boothbay Harbor already gives visitors plenty of reasons to slow down, but one bakery adds another tempting stop to the list. Inside an old barn, the pastry cases fill with fresh morning bakes while coffee keeps the early crowd moving....

2+ day, 23+ 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,…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (751+ words) A bank known nationally for punching above its weight in commercial real estate and Small Business Administration lending has decided to lavish some tender loving care on its branch network in Maine in hopes of ultimately strengthening its funding base....

5+ day, 5+ 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…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1577+ words) There is something about hearing a steam whistle in the middle of the woods that instantly gets your attention. At this quiet Maine railway, small wooden cars roll along narrow tracks while volunteers keep a remarkable piece of railroad history…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (46+ words) Five seal pups that were rehabilitated by Marine Mammals of Maine returned to the ocean from the shores of Head Beach in Phippsburg. Five seal pups that were rehabilitated by Marine Mammals of Maine returned to the ocean from the…...