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1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (54+ words) Both Brass Roots Fest in South Portland and the Maine Cheese Festival in Pittsfield are happening today. Brass Roots Fest has moved its location because of rain. Both Brass Roots Fest in South Portland and the Maine Cheese Festival in…...

5+ day, 22+ 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…...

2+ day, 17+ 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…...

2+ day, 17+ 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,…...

4+ day, 23+ 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…...

6+ day, 8+ hour 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, 2+ 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, 5+ 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, 5+ 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, 5+ 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…...