Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.
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Pickleball takes Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth by storm
The once-obscure sport has quickly grown into one of the area’s most popular activities.
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New Royal River data fuels dam removal efforts
Recent test results show oxygen levels below the level needed to support a fish population.
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Falmouth Schools begin planning for campus of the future
A campus master plan will be created through a multi-year process.
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Cumberland chief’s appointment allows for give and take
Police Chief Chip Rumsey says his new role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police will allow him to share valuable lessons and bring valuable knowledge home.
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Shops at Falmouth Center project gets planners’ OK
The Falmouth Planning Board approved site plans for The Shops at Falmouth Center.
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Baxter School for Deaf basketball team back in the game
The team’s revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community.
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Winter Guide: Outdoor skating rinks ready when weather is
Maine’s time-honored tradition of ice skating melted down with moderating temperatures and rain after Christmas, but those in charge of some of the outdoor rinks are patiently toughing it out until temperatures plummet. “We just need some cold weather,” said Neal Reynolds, outdoor operations supervisor of the free rink at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. […]
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Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities
While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more. When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]
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Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets
Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]