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What you need to know about rabies in Maine

by Jake Freudberg March 16, 2026June 12, 2026

A guide to key questions you may have about rabies and what to do if you suspect an animal has the rare disease.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

Program trains the storytellers at Portland’s historic sites

by Aimsel Ponti March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Local residents take an 11-week training course so they can lead tours, answer questions and serve as volunteer ambassadors for the region’s rich past.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

Live at Madrid’s opens with Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew

by Aimsel Ponti March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Portland’s newest music venue debuts with a sold-out show.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

5 Maine events include ‘Whit’s End’ play and World Oddities Expo

by Aimsel Ponti March 16, 2026March 13, 2026

And see the latest choreography from Portland Ballet in Westbrook.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Pull yourself out of Maine’s mud season with Classical Uprising’s joyous ‘Mudfest’ events

by Jennifer Wolcott March 16, 2026March 18, 2026

There are sing-alongs, dance parties and musical chairs to help you break through a gray time of year.

Do This, Food, Life & Culture, Maine, News

7 sweet treats or activities to indulge in for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

by Ray Routhier March 16, 2026March 18, 2026

More than 100 sugarhouses are expected to participate in the 43rd annual event Saturday and Sunday, with boiling demos, tours, live music, doughnuts, cotton candy and more.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

Historical photos trace Maine’s love of maple syrup

by Aimsel Ponti March 16, 2026March 12, 2026

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is coming up, and dozens of sugar houses across the state are participating.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News

Mainer wins second Oscar for ‘Avatar’ visual effects

by Ray Routhier March 15, 2026March 16, 2026

Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, won for his work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ A film about Maine-born poet Andrea Gibson also was up for an Oscar Sunday, but did not win.