Novak Djokovic beats defending champ Rafael Nadal for the fifth straight time, 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3.
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In Portsmouth, no bear after scare
A neighbor reports a brown, fuzzy creature in a tree, but it turns out to be a big raccoon.
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Park passes available on reconfigured site
Visitors have a new way to purchase season passes to all 48 state parks and historic sites in Maine.
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Northern pike confirmed in Penobscot River
The catch confirms the existence of a species that was illegally introduced nearly a decade ago into Pushaw Lake.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Exploring the Great Wass Island Preserve
Great Wass Island projects farther out to sea than any other land mass in eastern Maine, which is a principal reason it’s a nature lover’s dream. Combine that with 1,540 acres of land preserved by the Nature Conservancy, a remote location well off tourists’ traditional path and the prototypical working harbors of Jonesport and Beals, […]
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Ex-Etiquette: Use tools to conquer resentment of his ex
Q: I’m really having a problem dealing with my husband’s ex. I know it’s crazy, but I can’t get past the fact that she was once important to my man. She drops off the kids and tries to be nice — but I don’t want anything to do with her. The kids can see it […]
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The beach chair of his dreams
A do-it-yourselfer learns the necessary skills to produce a comfortable lounging seat that’s built to last, and the result is an attention-getter.
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Families Today: Learn how to help older child adjust to the new baby
When you arrive home with the new baby in your family, I’d suggest that you have a new and special toy ready to give your older child — preferably a baby of his own that he can feed and diaper while you care for your baby. If he’s more interested in trucks, give him one […]
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Maine Gardener: Efforts to bring back the great American chestnut raise hopes
The American chestnut once dominated the forests of the eastern United States. The trees would live for more than 100 years and grow about 200 feet high. About a quarter of the trees in the forests were American chestnuts. The tree produced a light and durable wood and nuts so tasty, they didn’t have to […]
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Savvy Senior: Do homework before choosing a nursing home
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my 82-year-old father? He had a stroke last year and has been receiving care at home, but it has become too much to handle. — Overwhelmed daughter DEAR OVERWHELMED: Choosing a nursing home for a loved one that provides […]