Each year, Krystle Gould’s students create a secret team costume.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Meet the Mainers who choreograph kisses and hugs – and sex
Intimacy director, a job that’s less than a couple decades old in film and theater, is becoming part of more local productions, helping to make potentially awkward or traumatic moments safe and predictable for the actors.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers are switching to biodegradable boat wrap. But is it too good to be true?
The manufacturer of BioWrap, a pale green, single-use shrink wrap, claims the material breaks down in less than 5 years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Puzzles & Games
Mystery Photo for Nov. 2, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Attempted theft at bank in Houlton leads to chase, arrests in Canada, police say
Rachael Kennedy of Kansas and Rashidah Henry of Georgia were returned to Maine and are being held at Aroostook County Jail, Houlton police said.
Posted inMaine, News
MaineHousing’s emergency heating assistance program halted by federal government shutdown
The agency’s Energy Crisis Intervention Program, which provides heating assistance to about 7,000 Maine households annually, will not begin on Nov. 1 as originally planned.
Posted inMaine, News
Lisbon Town Council candidates face off at forum
Four of the nine candidates seeking four seats have formed a slate and hope that voters will elect them to enact initiatives they have in mind, including returning to an open town meeting.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine could be asked to vote on health care for all in 2026
A proposal by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, for a citizens’ initiative would direct Maine lawmakers to establish a system to provide publicly funded health care for all residents.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Food, Maine, News
Andrew Zimmern makes an impromptu food crawl through Portland
The celebrity chef took an emotional trip down Memory Lane.
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Oxford County budget starts out with a tax decrease, but unknown costs remain
The draft spending plan represents a $14.5 million tax assessment, which is 4.7% less than the current year. But ‘significant changes’ are likely.