The Independence Day parade — complete with floats, costumes and a kazoo band — brought hundreds of people to the seaside village nestled in Old Orchard Beach on Friday.
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Without a split-top bun, do you really have a Maine lobster roll?
Split-top buns, thought to have originated in Maine for Howard Johnson’s clam strip rolls, turn out to be the perfect vehicle for lobster rolls.
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How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs
Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
‘The thrill of a lifetime’: What was competing on ‘Jeopardy!’ like for Maine man?
Jason Singer’s run on the show came to an end on Thursday night’s episode, but he will fondly remember the journey of joining his wife as a champion.
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‘Wall That Heals’ makes emotional debut in Farmington
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., opened in an official ceremony Thursday with retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills honoring Vietnam veterans and those lost in the conflict.
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Portland rent board recommends its largest fine yet, accusing landlord of illegal rent hikes
The rent board is seeking to fine Geoffrey Rice more than $170,000 for repeated rent control violations at 2 of his properties, but whether the punishment will be enforced remains unclear.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Acadia National Park urges caution after responding to 2 deadly incidents within days
Park rangers responded to a collapse and head injury, a major fall and a sailboat wreck ahead of the always-busy Fourth of July weekend.
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Body found in Maine pond while officials search for missing paddleboarder
Maine State Police are investigating the death on Crawford Pond as suspicious, a spokesperson said Thursday.
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Maine joins lawsuit alleging Trump administration shared Medicaid data for immigration enforcement
Federal officials say the data sharing is related to an effort to prevent abuse of the Medicaid program, but Maine and other states say it’s illegal and raises privacy concerns.
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Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.