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7 things to do this week include concerts inside and out in central Maine
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (612+ words) Waterville Opera House is set to host The High Kings at 7: 30 p. m. Thursday at 1 Common St. in Waterville. The band has consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning it chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With its…...
What's next for central Maine's rivers in the coming 250 years?
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (913+ words) When Landis Hudson thinks back to what rivers in Maine must have been like 250 years ago, she thinks of bountiful sturgeon, shad, eel, , alewives and other sea-run fish. "What was going on in 1776 in the springtime would have been, for…...
Maine voters view which party controls Congress as more important than "character" of candidates
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (722+ words) Maine voters say the political control of Congress is a top issue as they decide who to vote for this November, according to a new poll from The New York Times, Portland Press Herald and Siena." It is not clear…...
Maine met its housing goals last year, but not where it's most needed
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1422+ words) A new report of Maine's housing production shows that the state not only met but surpassed its housing goals last year, an important step in an aggressive attempt to build more than 80, 000 new homes by 2030. But a closer look at…...
7 things to do in central Maine this week
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (506+ words) Plan a day for the Monmouth Fair, set for Wednesday through Saturday at the Monmouth Fairgrounds on Academy Road. The small, family'oriented agricultural fair is organized with support from the Cochnewagan Agricultural Association. It highlights local farming, 4'H youth projects,…...
Unanimous No. 1 in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Erin O'Connor, right, of Yarmouth/Freeport tries to steal the puck from. .. You are able to gift 5 more…...
Maine movies this week play havoc with your emotions
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (609+ words) The Maine movie scene is a seesaw of theatrical emotions this week. While PMA Films and Kinonik tag-team a full week of the most intentionally depressing movies of all time, various other Maine movie. .. You are able to gift 5 more…...
Interested in bird watching in Maine? Join the flock
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (610+ words) FALMOUTH " Chloe Hoffman of Portland put her yellow binoculars to her eyes and beamed. "I can't believe that flycatcher is still there " she said, and groaned as the bird took flight. Then, it flitted to a higher branch on a…...
Bernie Sanders returns to Maine as Platner campaign gears up for Collins face-off
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (579+ words) PORTLAND " The last time Bernie Sanders came to town, the combat veteran and oyster farmer who he introduced to the audience was still a stranger to Maine politics. Nine months later, Graham Platner is expected to secure the Democratic nomination…...
Maine musicians take center stage at local outdoor summer concerts
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (685+ words) Nothing says summer in Maine quite like kicking back on a warm night listening to live music outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities to do this, and several summer concert series are free. Blankets and chairs are recommended for most…...