Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine. Q: I haven’t found where libraries fall into the state’s reopening plan. When can they reopen? A: Libraries are one of the many business and service sectors not listed anywhere in the reopening plan, so you are not the only one who is perplexed. Generally, […]
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How can I pay rent? Is my husband immune? And other coronavirus queries
Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine. Q: Gov. Mills said Maine tenants can get $500 to help cover rent payments during the pandemic. How do I get it? A: First, you’ll need to determine if you are eligible. Renters qualify if they cannot pay rent because of the coronavirus and their […]
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Why is Augusta named Augusta, and why was it chosen as Maine’s capital?
The exact origins of Augusta’s name remain somewhat of a mystery.
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When was the last time Portland Harbor froze?
The idea of an ice-locked Portland Harbor is seemingly mythical as Maine experiences warmer winter seasons, but headlines from over a century ago reveal winters that allowed for a trek from Portland to Peaks Island.
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Why is Brunswick’s Maine Street not spelled Main Street?
Local historians have some theories but no definitive answer.
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Why is Portland’s airport called a jetport and known by the letters PWM?
Portland International Jetport serves more passengers than ever, despite some name-related head-scratching.
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AskME: Why are parts of Route 302 called Roosevelt Trail?
Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine. Q: Why is Route 302 called Roosevelt Trail? Did Teddy ride his horse from Portland to Fryeburg? Did Franklin and Eleanor use it for a ride into the country? You’re on the right track, or should we say, trail. Both Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt had […]
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AskME: How did Dirigo become Maine’s motto?
Featured on a banner atop the state seal, the state motto was born out of a mysterious committee process led by a prominent Waldoboro politician who opposed statehood.
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