The venue had been open for just five months.
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Families flock to New Gloucester orchard for apple picking, corn maze
Opening day at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester brought apples, cider, pumpkins and doughnuts as the fall season kicks off.
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More Maine babies are named Cooper and Aurora. Is it why we think?
Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel draws criticism and praise for posts about Gaza
Rachel Griffin Accurso’s outspoken posts asking the world to do more for the children of war-torn Gaza have garnered international media attention and prompted the group StopAntisemitism to ask the Department of Justice to investigate her.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
‘We are Definitely Human’ uses humor to teach children lessons about kindness
A delightful, laugh-out-loud funny picture book from Midcoast writer and illustrator X. Fang.
Posted inLocal & State
Biddeford City Council approves funding for new playground
The playground will be located at the J. Richard Martin Community Center.
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Old Orchard Beach family receives help for child behavioral issues, says ‘You’re not alone’
A family received help for their aggressive child from nonprofit Youth Villages. Now, they want others to know they’re not alone.
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Hannaford donates $400,000 for child health
The money will be used to improve nutrition and decrease obesity.
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Breastfeeding group grows community for new parents
After struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, La Leche League of Portland is growing in strength.
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A 13-year-old Bingham girl has been stuck in the ER since Christmas. She just wants a place to call home.
Her parents, hospital officials, advocates and state officials want to find a placement, but there’s no place else to go.