Windham haddock dinner – Saturday, Nov. 8, 4 to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls and butter, coleslaw, dessert buffet, coffee, tea and punch. $15 haddock meal, $6 pizza dinner or for children under 12. Ticket sales start at […]
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Kennebunk concert series closes 2025 season with Hildaland
Fiddler Louise Bichan and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan will be featured in the Nov. 9 show at the Brick Store Museum’s Program Center.
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State’s AI task force recommends ways to navigate the technology’s evolving role in Maine
The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence’s final report includes over 30 strategies to ensure Mainers are fluent in the technology and are vigilant in its misuse.
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Banks providing aid to federal workers during shutdown
Financial institutions from near and far are offering customers relief if they are experiencing a loss of payment due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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The stories behind Maine’s most famous and strangest craft beer names | Column
With 207 Beer Week underway, we asked breweries about the origins of Lunch, The Substance, Gigantic Dad Pants and more.
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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
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Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for thousands in Maine
States are warning that funding from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps some 45,000 Mainers, may be delayed.
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Third annual Pumpkin Destruction Day rains down on Falmouth
Hurricane Meadows Farm in Falmouth celebrated the last moments of fall by dropping pumpkins from a helicopter on Saturday.
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Unvaccinated pets a rising risk around Maine, experts say
Rising canine virus cases in several counties have left some pet owners fearful and urging others to vaccinate.
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What the experts say about vaccinating your pet
With rising parvovirus cases and more unvaccinated animals in Maine, here’s what experts recommend to keep pets safe.