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What is the Desert of Maine? Unique destination blends history, science, and outdoor adventure.
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (140+ words) CBS News April 26, 2026 / 1: 53 PM EDT / CBS Boston Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand. Now…...
Plane with 8 aboard crashes at Bangor, Maine airport after taking off in storm
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (305+ words) January 26, 2026 / 2: 07 AM EST / CBS/AP Bangor, Maine " A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7: 45 p. m. , and there was no immediate word on…...
Maine murder suspect arrested in New Hampshire after police chase that began in Massachusetts
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) Updated on: January 17, 2026 / 3: 48 PM EST / CBS Boston A murder suspect from Maine was arrested on Saturday in New Hampshire after a police chase that began in Massachusetts. Lowell Police told New Hampshire State Police that the suspect was heading north…...
Recipe: Maine Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry Compote
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (123+ words) November 21, 2025 / 4: 16 PM EST / CBS News This breakfast dish comes to us from chef Tim Purdy of the Villager Cafe in Camden, Maine. He writes:" "Nothing tops blueberry pancakes on a lazy weekend morning. These pancakes are fluffy and decadent, punctuated…...
Maine company makes sustainable surfboards that will never see a landfill
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) Rachel Holt is a lifestyle reporter for WBZ-TV. Holt joined WBZ-TV in October 2019 from New England Sports Network (NESN), where she was a video host. While there, she covered two Super Bowls and the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. Prior to NESN,…...