The new rates for Japan, which has been one of the state’s top trade partners for years, and South Korea are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1.
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Does tick season in Maine end during the summer? | Fact brief
The blood-sucking arachnids’ activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.
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Westbrook Notes: Get the motor running at Westbrook Strong 5K
Westbrook Strong 5K The 12th annual Westbrook Strong 5K race is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Riverbank Park. The 5K memorializes Matthew Rairdon, who was murdered at age 22 in 2013. The race benefits scholarships and other charities. Registration is $30. The race fee for Matt’s Mile/Sprint for children younger than […]
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Art Guild of the Kennebunks presents second annual summer celebration exhibit
Art Guild of the Kennebunks will host its second annual “Summer Celebration of Art” exhibit at the Community House in Kennebunkport. The exhibit takes place Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon to 4 p.m. The Community House is located […]
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Book signing, concerts and yoga among summer offerings at Kennebunkport’s Graves Library
Maine author Steve Hrehovcik will be at Graves Memorial Library in Kennebunkport to read his book, “The Rabbit Said to the Bird.” Told in verse and brought to life with illustrations, the story invites readers to imagine what animals might discover — not only about themselves, but maybe even about someone they know. Copies of […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Gorham and Westbrook
Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, July 16, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Programs. Some evenings with live music. Bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, July 19, seating at 4:30, 5:15 and […]
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Windham’s new town manager prepared for the challenges ahead
Robert Burns and his predecessor, Barry Tibbetts, reflect on the progress the town has made.
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Get active in Scarborough with free programs during Park and Recreation Month | In the Know
July is Park and Recreation Month, an annual tradition celebrated by the town of Scarborough. This year’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together,” is a celebration of the people and places that help make our community stronger, healthier, and more connected. Thanks to the generous support of Martin’s Point Health Care, we’re excited to offer free […]
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New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
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Fireworks malfunction at Sunday River injures 3
Members of a pyrotechnic crew were hospitalized Saturday night after a firework shell and mortar tube failed, according to the Maine fire marshal’s office.