The Maine Humanities Council works with nearly a dozen incarcerated people in state prisons to run regular book groups, including a recent discussion at the Maine State Prison on Lois Lowry’s ‘The Giver.’
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New map brings Maine’s seaweed forests to the surface
In addition to seaweed harvesters, towns and regulators may use the high-definition map to help them manage the coastline and prepare for climate-related changes.
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Low Stakes Lodge closing in Portland’s Old Port
The Exchange Street steakhouse opened last June.
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Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFAS
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
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Maine cannabis sales mellow out as recreational industry marks 5th anniversary
Prices have dropped and sales have lagged as the state’s recreational and medical marijuana markets begin leveling off, according to state data released last week.
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Windham School Board candidates pitch themselves to voters
The candidates discussed hot-button issues ranging from the district budget to bullying and parental rights.
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Can immigrants get Real IDs? | Fact brief
All applicants — including immigrants — must provide proof of legal residency and a Social Security number.
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Maine woman seriously injured in Woolwich crash
Police say a Biddeford man was operating under the influence when his truck crossed the centerline and hit an oncoming car.
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Speedwell’s new photo book reveals a magical, mysterious New England
The nonprofit has organized a panel discussion and two exhibitions in conjunction with the release of ‘The Haunted.’
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Maine lawmakers target Trump policies, AI and more ahead of next session
The 250-plus emergency bills submitted range from making the potato the state vegetable to addressing federal health care cuts.