1+ day, 1+ 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, 21+ 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, 12+ 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....

2+ day, 18+ 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, 16+ 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, 18+ 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, 16+ 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, 6+ 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....

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1491+ words) The most dangerous thing on a quiet Maine back road might be a hand-painted farm stand sign. Stop once, and a quick bread run can turn into a trunk full of produce, dairy, and handmade goods before you know it....

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (169+ words) Paul Butler, formerly the principal of Bangor High School, has been promoted to assistant superintendent of Bangor schools. The Bangor School Committee unanimously approved Butler’s appointment at its Thursday night meeting. The administrative switchup comes at a transitional moment for…...