For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring whitewater trip on the St. George River that flows through Waldo and Knox counties. The section chosen has been from Searsmont to North Appleton, the same route as the traditional downriver race held each March. Rarely paddled is a sector of the St. […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Maine
Meet the Mainers behind Renys’ ubiquitous, 4-word jingle
The ad tune, created by David Melville, has been heard in Maine every day since 2011.
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How to reduce plastics in your garden
Planting a garden is an eco-friendly activity that renews the soil, sustains pollinators and provides locally grown food. While the proliferation of plastics in the gardening world works against those benefits, fortunately, there are plenty of sustainable alternatives. Rather than buying plastic seed trays to grow plants from seed, just use old multicell flats or […]
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Lakes Region takes part in 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Residents of Raymond, Standish and Gray turned in unneeded medication to members of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department.
Posted inNews
Biddeford and Seeds of Hope partnership leads to progress on homelessness
The partnership was launched in July 2024 after the closure of a major encampment.
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Mid-Week Music puts on a fab show in Kennebunkport
Andy MacLeod joins host Dana Pearson on the Mid-Week Music stage May 14 for, “The Beatles: B-Sides and Deep Cuts.” They’ll be delving into the Beatles’ catalog for tunes that have rarely received airplay; e.g. “Long Long Long,” “Hey Bulldog”), as well as classic B-sides like “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Things We Said Today.” […]
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Maine’s House Democrats erred in censuring Rep. Laurel Libby | Opinion
The move has played into Libby’s desire for national attention and aided her fundraising ability. It’s time to turn the temperature down.
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Maine needs to understand that raising kids requires community | Opinion
Raising kids takes a community; something many of us don’t have and might assume is hard to find. That’s where neighbors come in.
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Want to visit Maine’s children’s museum? You’ll need a kid with you | Column
Adults who want to visit the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland must be accompanied by a child or attend a special event, like the Imagination Ball happening next week.
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County jail costs are crippling Maine budgets | Opinion
More than 80% of Kennebec County’s spending is going toward law enforcement and corrections. Help may be on the way.