Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures the art of pysanka egg decorating.
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Posted inGuides, Maine, News, Things to Do
Hop into Big Night, Maine’s evening of amphibian migration
On a few nights each spring, Mainers help frogs and salamanders cross roads, witnessing the natural pilgrimage in their backyards.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers
Just over 2 months from the Democratic primary, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah fielded questions on everything from housing reform and health care to addiction and systemic racism.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback
Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pooh Corner Farm family keeps business growing into Bethel
The next generation at the Mason Township garden nursery is moving the flower and gift shop to Bethel Village.
Posted inColumns, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Lewiston ladies foil porch thief’s grab for prescription cat food ∣ Column
There’s a new crime-fighting duo in town and at least one would-be porch pirate has been sent packing because of it, Mark Laflamme writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Mills ups the pressure for permanent free community college in her final year as governor
The two-term Democratic governor now running for U.S. Senate has visited campuses recently in an effort to get one of her signature policies funded.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Can we put our snow shovels away now? | Column
The last snowfall in Portland is usually at the end of March. Usually.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Search of alleged Carrabassett Valley shooter’s home yielded 2 dozen guns, forensic evidence
The evidence, court documents say, led police to charge Austin Doucette, 24, with murder in the March 8 death of 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis.