The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.
Skyler Cummings
University of Montana grad school student and an intern with the Press Herald culture team.
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Maine’s roller skating scene gets a leg (and some wheels) up from social media
Online videos of roller skaters at Westbrook’s Happy Wheels have gone viral recently. They’re working to attract younger people to the activity and sport.
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For Mainers, stacking firewood isn’t just a chore. It’s ritual, engineering and art.
As with any well-loved tradition, wood stacking invites strong opinions.
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Portland author has collected his dream library of books – and most of them don’t exist
Hemingway’s missing novel. Alice’s backwards-printed book in “Through the Looking Glass.” Sylvia Plath’s never-finished autobiography. Reid Byers owns copies of all those “invisible” books that bibliophiles wish were real.
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Juneteenth, Pride celebrations collide in Portland’s Prismatic Ball
The sold-out event at Mechanics’ Hall Thursday night is billed as a celebration of Black Pride, Ballroom, and queer and trans artistry among Black, Indigenous and people of color.
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Twelve straight rainy weekends take a toll on Maine’s seasonal businesses
The streak has hit southern Maine’s seasonal businesses hard since many of them rely on sunny weekends to stay afloat during their short summer season.
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Postal Service dedicates stamp to Barbara Bush
A ceremony will be held June 10 in Kennebunkport to celebrate the release of the stamp commemorating the former first lady.
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Here’s who won the 2025 Maine Literary Awards
The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance announced the winners of the 2025 Maine Literary Awards at a ceremony in Brewer last week.
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Tickets on sale for ‘The Princess Bride’ actor Cary Elwes at Merrill Auditorium
‘The Princess Bride’ star will appear in Portland Sept. 12 for a screening and behind-the-scenes discussion of the iconic movie.