The state has many shops stocked with throwback items covering several decades.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Miss Maine crowned as pageant receives national attention
Shelby Howell of Bangor won the crown from a field that included the pageant’s first openly transgender contestant and the girlfriend of Bill Belichick. The former Patriots coach was in the audience Sunday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine’s college graduates of 2025 walk across the stage to their next chapter
As we enter graduation season, here are photos of some of the newest alumni of Maine’s colleges and universities. In tasseled caps and long robes, graduates from institutions including Maine College of Art & Design, Husson University and University of Maine schools walked across the stage over the weekend, entering the next chapter of their lives.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pressure is on to extend ACA subsidies as premium hikes loom
The enhanced tax credits, first approved in 2021, would expire at the end of the year if Congress fails to act.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
For Sea Dogs, Mom was a big part of making it to pro ball
On Mother’s Day, Portland players show appreciation for the women who have been there every step of the baseball journey.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
The most competitive sport this spring? It’s Class A girls lacrosse
The division is deeper than it’s been in years.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Mainers witness selection of new pope as white smoke rises in Vatican City
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will become Pope Leo XIV, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after the conclave election.
Posted inFood, Guides, Maine, Things to Do
Here’s a guide to more than a dozen Maine doughnut shops
Check out this list of where to get the classics, plus vegan, organic and alternative flavors.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Multiunit homebuyers are turning sour on Portland
Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.