Every two years, the festival by the Maine Music Teachers Association blends the talents and sounds of piano teachers and students from across the state.
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25 karaoke spots in southern and central Maine where you can belt it out
Many restaurants and bars include karaoke on their entertainment schedules.
Historical photos show St. Patrick’s Day in Portland in the 1990s and early 2000s
The 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Portland is on Sunday.
How Maine plans to regulate AI
Republicans and Democrats are finding common ground on protecting children, but remain split on other proposals, including overall data privacy and use by adults.
At Saddleback’s The Nest, architecture opens up to nature
Davies Toews Architecture designed the modern, utilitarian structure with environmental sensitivity in mind.
Q+A: Sen. Angus King on Iran, Israel and the Mainers involved in this latest war
King, I-Maine, expanded on his frustration with the Iran fallout in an interview after Congress failed to put more checks on President Donald Trump.
Fire damages Scarborough cannabis business
Investigators believe the incident Sunday was caused by a malfunctioning water heater, a Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson says.
Fire at Hub Furniture causes thousands in Portland to temporarily lose power
Explosions and sparks from a junction box on the outside of the historic business prompted the Portland Fire Department to shut down power to Portland’s East End on Sunday.
$4.6 million awarded for wetland restoration around the state
The projects include restoring the largest freshwater wetland in Acadia National Park and removing dams in Yarmouth.
Should Maine allow associate dentists without doctoral degrees? Dentists don’t think so
Lawmakers consider bills to expand access to dental care as the ranks of dentists fall.