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Posted inCommunity, News
Lone elm in Buxton cemetery is a survivor
The tree is considered at least 150 years old, healthy and has never been treated for Dutch elm disease.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Cellardoor Winery closes Portland tasting room
The winery’s Lincolnville tasting room reopens Mother’s Day weekend.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s legislative session has ended. Here’s what happened.
Look back at what the Legislature accomplished – and didn’t.
Posted inBaseball, Community, News, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Telstar softball and baseball get underway in Bethel
It’s been a strong start, with both teams picking up wins against Gould and Carrabec.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Skillin principal is Maine Association of School Libraries’ administrator of the year
Bethany Connolly, who received the award for her steadfast support of the South Portland school’s library programs, has been its principal for nine years.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News
Why a small mountain town became the cannabis capital of Maine
With about 1 grow or dispensary for every 200 residents, Bethel has a higher concentration of marijuana businesses than almost anywhere else in the state. The locals aren’t sure it will last.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Iron Chef Jose Garces launches culinary studio in Biddeford
Garces will host pop-up dinners and cooking classes in the Pepperell Mill campus space.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Lady Oyster opening oyster bar in Bath
The Parlor launches May 2 with a 4-seat space where customers can order oyster flights.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
These Mainers nurture a passion for growing orchids
Orchids are finicky, demanding just the right conditions to thrive. Some people go to great lengths to provide them.