There are a dozen companies in the state, including two in Portland, that offer tours that allow the public an opportunity to try their hand at lobstering.
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Bridgton seeks mural designs for downtown district
The Town of Bridgton is calling for mural submissions and building owners in order to put up murals downtown.
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Sweet breast cancer research fundraiser arrives in Maine
Bakes for Breast Cancer, which raises money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute research, expands to Maine for the first time next week.
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Two sites in running for Portland pro soccer team
USL to Portland is looking into the feasibility of using two city-owned sites, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Preble Field by Back Cove, as the location for a professional soccer stadium.
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Berries, bake-offs, bands and bees: Gray’s Blueberry Festival is back
After a break last year due to the pandemic, Gray’s Blueberry Festival is back in full swing Aug. 14 with live music, games and more.
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Businesses grapple with summer labor shortage
Finding seasonal help is a challenge most Lakes Region business owners are accustomed to, but the pandemic-fueled labor shortage has made this year tougher.
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Casco Days welcomed back after year-long hiatus
Casco Days will celebrate its 86th annual festival with parades, raffles, food booths, games and more.
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Ice cream boat makes a splash around Naples
Barbara and Richard Vieira bring sweet treats to Long Lake and Brandy Pond in Naples.
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Banner news: Domestic violence awareness project comes to Lakes Region towns
The non-profit organization, founded by Patrisha McLean, ex-wife of ‘American Pie’ singer, continued its window campaign in Bridgton on Wednesday.
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Free school meals in Maine will end stigma, advocates say
Anna Korsen said the new state initiative, just the second in the nation, “has the potential to be the most important piece of child hunger policy” in the state.