Jeff McCabe, a former Democratic majority leader in the Maine House, succeeds Carolann Ouellette, who has returned to a previous role as Maine’s director of tourism.
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Multiple generations of Mainers explore and fight through fantasy worlds
At two venues in the state, live-action role-playing enthusiasts immerse themselves in fictional universes.
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Canaan Select Board stands by controversial Lake George Regional Park board appointments, citing legal advice
At a meeting Monday night, the board also re-appointed a Canaan resident who served previously on the park’s board to take the spot of a new appointee who submitted her resignation.
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Deer Isle home of late musician Dan Fogelberg is for sale
The waterfront property off Eggemoggin Reach is on the market for $2.4 million, and many of his belongings from the estate will be sold at auction this month.
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Farmington native becomes the first woman to solo hike entire 6,800 mile American Discovery Trail
Briana DeSanctis documented much of her walk through Instagram, posting updates on her location and sharing her experiences.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to be presented at State Theatre
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will return for its twenty-second year to Portland at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10, at the State Theatre in Portland. There will be different lineups of films each night. The Banff program, including the intermission, is approximately […]
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Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine
Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state’s two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.
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Hunting: How to best use that bonus antlerless deer permit
The antlerless deer permit allows hunters to take a second deer in addition to the one antlered deer allowed under a general hunting license.
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Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop ‘glampgrounds’ that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
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No lunch, but free yoga at L.L. Bean
The Freeport company has hosted free events, including yoga classes, trivia competitions and movie nights almost every day this summer.