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After 2 decades, The Cheese Iron in Scarborough to close

by Peggy Grodinsky March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

The much-loved cheese and wine store will end its run in May.

Maine, News, Outdoors

Naples resident donates 26 acres to land trust

by Rory Sweeting March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Robert Hennick Sr. donated 26 acres of undeveloped forest to Loon Echo Land Trust for recreational use.

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.

Business, Food, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News

What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column

by Leslie Bridgers March 16, 2026March 21, 2026

As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?

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.