Judith Stanton wishes humans could be more like bees. “They’re all doing everything for the good of the hive, the good of the community,” Stanton said. “It’s a perfect model that nature created. … Why can’t we do that same thing?” Stanton, owner of Harpswell Honey, is in her 20th season of beekeeping. With five […]
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Heat danger: Maine’s most vulnerable at risk from rising summer temps
Last summer was Maine’s hottest on record and data show the state is getting hotter.
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As farming innovation collides with fishing tradition, Harpswell brings both sides to the table
This story is part of “Cultivating the Coast,” a special report that explores Harpswell’s rapidly growing aquaculture industry. Last year, Harpswell oyster farmer Samantha Bohan learned the town was considering a one-year moratorium on new aquaculture leases because of concerns about their impact on traditional fishing. Bohan had just started her own farm a year […]
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We were convinced Back Cove Festival would fail, then proven wrong | Column
Now that organizers have shown it can work, would bigger be better?
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Here’s what’s cookin’ at Wells Chamber of Commerce Chili Fest
The event is scheduled for Aug. 23 at Wells Junior High School.
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Young Standish duo reel in national bass fishing championship
JT Cross and Jake Paradis won The Bass Federation’s Junior World Championship in South Dakota.
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Hearts of Pine get the most out of a friendly win
Excitement and player opportunities — including Lewiston High graduate Khalid Hersi getting his first start — abound against Halifax Wanderers.
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Hearts of Pine game a reminder of Maine’s ties to Canada
Hosting the Halifax Wanderers FC was a small but significant display of friendship by Maine to the Maritimes.
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Portland fire boat damaged in rescue, under repair
The vessel was damaged last month during a rescue near Jewell Island.
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Defense argues alleged Westbrook shooter unfit to stand trial
Two witnesses for the defense testified Wednesday that Marcel LaGrange, 26, does not currently have the mental capacity to stand trial for the June 2023 slayings of a Westbrook couple.