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1+ day, 12+ 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…...

1+ day, 10+ 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…...

1+ day, 10+ 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,…...

3+ day, 16+ 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, 56+ min 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…...

1+ week, 1+ 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…...

1+ week, 2+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1732+ words) A crisp Maine morning, a warm drink in hand, and an antique shop glowing softly beside a leaf-covered road can make fall feel wonderfully unhurried. Old barns and historic downtown storefronts seem even more inviting beneath the changing maples, especially…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1777+ words) Your dog probably does not care about the view, but that first sniff at a new trail can make the whole outing worthwhile. Late summer is a great time to explore Maine on four paws, especially when cooler mornings make…...