Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Two Maine desserts named to New York Times ‘best’ list
Times staff singled out sweets at Franciska Wine Bar in Portland and McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Westbrook celebrates holidays with miles of lights
Westbrook’s annual tree lighting event drew its biggest crowd yet.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Hearts of Pine, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Sports
‘Good Morning America’ will be live in Kennebunkport Thursday
The ABC morning talk show will feature segments from Nonantum Resort, focusing on Maine and the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Family-owned Christmas tree farms in southern Maine express optimism
Three Christmas tree farmers in the Lakes Region discuss the process of growing trees, relationships between different farms, and the value of cutting one’s own tree.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
5 fun things to do in Boothbay Harbor
Set on the coast, the Lincoln County town has charm and scenery.
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7 Maine events this week include Holiday at Hadlock and an ugly sweater bar crawl
Also, head to Waterville for the Bossov Ballet production of ‘The Nutcracker.’
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Historical photos show Christmas shopping in Portland in 1939
Shoppers flocked to Congress Street to visit several shops.
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These 5 holiday displays will take you back in time
Learn about traditions of Christmases past at historic homes and sites in southern Maine.