Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.
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Holiday events to keep Mainers feeling merry and bright
Mark your calendars for theatrical productions, parades, light displays and more.
Gardens Aglow, a bright spot in Maine winter, returns with new displays and tech
Now in its 11th year, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ signature holiday light show has a new emphasis on education — alongside its usual beauty.
Lisbon claims MVC field hockey championship over Boothbay in overtime
Aubriana Bright scores two clutch goals for the Greyhounds.
Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears
One of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who now feel they have the political will to do so.
7 Maine events this week include Porchfest, a bee fest and crafts fair
Also, go see ‘When Elvis Met The Beatles’ in Ogunquit or Irish dance in Portland.
Get off the Main(e)land and explore 22 of Maine’s islands
The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.
2025 Varsity Maine All-State girls tennis team
Five seniors are among the top eight girls tennis players in the state.
Maine has long been a destination for international artists. Under Trump, some are staying away.
Artists, festivals and presenters are feeling the effects of the president’s policies on immigration enforcement, travel bans and sexual orientation.
17 places to celebrate the Fourth of July across Maine
Festivities include live music, food trucks, parades, kids’ activities and plenty of fireworks.