As the spring thaw hits, you may be looking to plan your next outing into the Maine woods. Here are some campsites that offer the seclusion of nature with the amenities some can’t live without.
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The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.
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Summer jobs show us a piece of the good life in Maine
From camp counselors to museum curators to farm hands, we take a look some of the best summer jobs Maine has to offer.
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Sailing camp for youths with autism comes to Portland
Twenty kids participated in the traveling 3-day camp, which is based in South Carolina and will make 10 stops this year.
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Maine’s seasonal businesses say summer hiring looks sunnier this year
Finding people to take on summer jobs has been difficult in recent years. While some employers are still struggling, ‘it’s nowhere near where it was,’ a leader of the state’s hospitality industry said.
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‘Run the town’ 5K to benefit Oxford summer rec program
Oxford is holding a 5K run/walk Saturday to support scholarships and equipment for its summer rec program.
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Oxford’s new summer rec program off to a fast start
A few spots remain available, according to Oxford Rec Director Kayla Laird. Cost to Oxford residents is $75 weekly.
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Maine parents struggle to book summer camps amid ‘insane’ demand
Some camps run by recreation departments in southern Maine were fully booked within minutes this year.
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YMCA Camp of Maine in Winthrop launches $2.5 million fundraising campaign
The camp, which draws both campers and staff locally and from around the world, plans to use the money it’s raising to build the camp’s endowment, make improvements to its buildings and fund scholarships for 218 campers.
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At the Ecology School in Saco, campers learn by doing (and tasting)
New financial backing and a green campus at River Bend Farm expand outdoor learning opportunities for Maine kids.