Lifeguard shortage at Maine state parks with summer weather approaching
Summer weather is driving Mainers to the beach on this holiday weekend. “Oh my gosh, I’m so excited,” said Elise
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Kennebec Messalonskee Trails to celebrate 20 years
A full day of activities is planned for Saturday at Head of Falls in Waterville to celebrate the anniversary of
Read MoreSummer classes at Tear Cap Workshops
Tear Cap Workshops is offering a dynamic summer program this year. On June 7, a basketmaking class will be making
Read MoreMaine chefs are putting a new twist on soft serve ice cream
High-quality ingredients and inventive toppings elevate the summertime treat.Read More
Read MoreA Lewiston Evening Journal editorial for Memorial Day, 1870
If there ought to be one day in the year so sacred, so uncontaminated by every current interest and influence
Read MoreFirst Memorial Day in Lewiston and Auburn filled with flowers and flags
The community turned out in big numbers in 1870 to honor the heroic dead who fought for the Union in
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Read MoreMore than 1 million vehicles expected on Maine Turnpike this weekend
The volume of Memorial Day weekend traffic may break a record, with lower fuel prices encouraging more motorists to hit
Read MoreThanks and a tank highlight Memorial Day weekend in Lewiston
A Memorial Day weekend ceremony in Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park brought many patriots out Saturday to honor the memories of
Read More‘Blessing of the Fleet’ set for Maine State Pier on June 4
PORTLAND — After a successful maiden event in 2022, a special “Blessing of the Fleet” will be held on Sunday,
Read MoreOfficials outline 2024 paving project on the Gardiner-Randolph bridge
The Maine Department of Transportation’s preferred option would keep the westbound lanes of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge open and
Read MoreHeart of Ellsworth recognized as 2022 Main Street America affiliate
ELLSWORTH — Heart of Ellsworth has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year,
Read MoreKatahdin Trust announces retail officer promotions
HOULTON — Katahdin Trust, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions,
Read MoreDresden residents add $142,000 to Hallowell-area school district’s $28 million budget to fund 2 cut positions
The budget drew controversy for its cuts, but Dresden community members added money for a guidance counselor and teacher back
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