Postcards revolutionized casual conversation in the late 1800s. Decades later, as antique store bargain finds, they can give us a unique window into days gone by in Maine.
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How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer
Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.
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York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inMaine, News
Rising number of jellyfish sightings reported at southern Maine beaches
A 5-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish spotted on Willard Beach in South Portland last weekend prompted waterside safety warnings for beachgoers.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Ogunquit require police officers to wear gay pride patches? | Fact brief
The southern Maine town has a long history as an LGBTQ-friendly destination.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Ogunquit man identified as killer in Massachusetts cold case
Investigators say they used genetic genealogy testing to identify the late Joseph Leo Boudreau as the person who killed an Ayer woman in 1980.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News
Wells-Ogunquit district voters approve school budget
Voters in Wells also rejected an ordinance to allow cannabis stores in the general business district.
Posted inFood, Maine
French-inspired cafe to open location in Falmouth
Mornings in Paris has three other locations in Maine, and plans to open its doors in Falmouth’s town center this July.
Posted inMaine, News
Ogunquit’s gay-friendly reputation was born from protest and rebellion
Longtime residents remember when its thriving arts scene drew members of the LGBTQ community — and the backlash that they fought against.
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Wells Reserve presentation features ‘How to Love a Forest’ author
Ethan Tapper, a forester and content creator, headlines the May 6 event.