Last year, at least one in 10 students was homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern Maine.
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‘Good Morning America’ will be live in Kennebunkport Thursday
The ABC morning talk show will feature segments from Nonantum Resort, focusing on Maine and the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team.
Is Maine’s coastline 3 times longer than California’s? | Fact brief
According to NOAA, Alaska has by far the longest coastline in the U.S., while the shortest belongs to New Hampshire.
At Bethel’s airport, regional pilots fly in but few pay out
Pilots registered to area towns benefit from using the airport, but local taxpayers are left footing the bill for operations while no other communities contribute to its upkeep.
Toys, volunteers, holiday magic fill West Paris church
Marybeth Ray and Lorie O’Neil organized the West Paris Free Christmas Shop to be held Dec. 13.
Auburn is holding a public forum on needle exchange. Here’s what you should know
The forum comes as debate over the programs simmer in several Maine cities.
5 fun things to do in Boothbay Harbor
Set on the coast, the Lincoln County town has charm and scenery.
These 5 holiday displays will take you back in time
Learn about traditions of Christmases past at historic homes and sites in southern Maine.
Auburn families share delight at Christmas tree lighting and parade
Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures the brief period Main Street was shut down Sunday as Santa made his way to Festival Plaza for the tree lighting.
Her husband wanted to die with dignity. A death cafe helped them prepare.
Around Maine, people are gathering to talk about the kind of death they want for their loved ones and themselves.