At 28, Yellow has lived a good decade longer than Emden geese are expected to.
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Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschool families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
Auburn families enjoy picture-perfect sledding day
Russ Dillingham captures sledding, smiles and sunshine filling the hills on a Saturday afternoon.
Portland restaurateurs open second Bethel-area eatery
Harding and Sarah Smith’s Mayville Union House replaces Grace Note Inn at 174 Mayville Road.
With the traditional lion dance, this family shares Chinese culture across Maine
The Wong family, of Bangor, has brought this Lunar New Year tradition across the state for decades, including to the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine’s celebration in Westbrook on Sunday.
Southern Maine women’s basketball earns NCAA D-III tourney bid
The Huskies pull away in the 2nd half to beat Rhode Island College for their 1st Little East Conference title since 2013.
Two bills before Legislature aim to ease municipal costs for emergency services, shelters
There is widespread support from social service agencies and municipalities to establish statewide initiatives to help people in crisis.
York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it’s just the start to save the coastline.
The county is bolstering beaches and dunes washed away by storms as part of a $5.1-million effort that involves piping up sand from the seabed. But full restoration would cost $50 million.
Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future
Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.
With ICE in Lewiston, neighbors rallied around immigrants scared to leave home
A community of people helped make sure residents fearful of the federal operation had necessities, rides to school and important appointments, as well as solidarity.