A free trial is expected to show whether the new app improves student flow, reduces disruptions, and is worth adopting for 2026‑27.
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Posted inMaine, News
Shaker Village hosts course on Ukrainian egg painting
Ahead of Easter, Tanya Zivkovic taught the basics while celebrating the perseverance of Ukrainian culture.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Mainer wins second Oscar for ‘Avatar’ visual effects
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.
Posted inFood, Maine, Recipes, Religion and Values
Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Border Patrol arrests 4 after ‘suspicious activity’ at Calais bank
The 4 people were found to have been in the country illegally after a traffic stop in Crawford, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Posted inMaine, News
Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally
The individuals arrested in fiscal 2025 came from 46 countries, according to Houlton Sector Maine of the U.S. Border Patrol.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Passamaquoddy solar project wins approval, but its federal funding remains uncertain
The Indian Township project’s future now depends on whether the federal government will honor a renewable energy grant secured more than a year ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s border towns feel decline in Canadian visitors: ‘Half our community is gone’
Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Staff of Maine’s community college system criticize new software program as ‘deeply flawed’
System leadership acknowledged the rollout has been difficult but are confident it will succeed, while staff worry about morale, reputational damage and failed rollouts of the product elsewhere.
Posted inGuides, Maine
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.