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The bones of a jinxed ghost ship remain in Georgetown | Column
For 20 years, the Mary F. Barrett sailed to ports all along the Eastern Seaboard and landed at foreign ports before tragedy struck in Portland Harbor in 1921.
Benedict Arnold left a trail in the Midcoast on his way to Quebec
Before being labeled a traitor, the Continental Army colonel led an ill-fated military expedition.
Starting the New Year in Maine on a high point — or peak
Mainers share their tips for hiking on New Year’s Day.
Sagadahoc County hires caseworker to connect locals with help they need
Sagadahoc County Commissioners approved opioid settlement funds to hire a professional who helps access the resources and services, from addiction help to heating aid.
Yarmouth Art Festival draws early bird crowds
As the festival enters its 17th year, local art enthusiasts line up to get their first pick of the art, with proceeds going to three Maine nonprofits.
Fatal apartment fire in Portland ruled an accident
Nicole Niehoff, 45, and Jake Millett, 40, who died in the Munjoy Hill apartment building fire, were remembered by friends as being kind and generous.
The time is now to prep for winter in Maine
As temperatures start to drop during the evenings and mornings are colder, we are reminded that fall is now well and truly here, with winter following closely behind it. While the State of Maine and many local organizations offer heating assistance to those who need it, federal staffing cuts to the Low Income Home Energy […]
A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses
Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.
What the Maine Legislature is doing to protect our coastal resources
The high surf throughout Southern and Midcoast Maine caused by Hurricane Erin is a reminder that hurricane season is once again upon us. Storms like these have the potential to threaten Maine’s coast and pose risks to our heritage industries. As I’ve written before, LD 1, “An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine’s Communities, […]