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Founders Park project in Wells moves into fundraising phase | Column
The open-air pavilion, similar to Kennebunk’s Waterhouse Center, will be located on Route 109 between Town Hall and Wells Elementary School.
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Artists paint ‘en plein air’ along Ogunquit’s Marginal Way
The 4th annual Perkins Cove Plein Air painting event took place Saturday morning, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Ogunquit’s iconic Marginal Way.
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Hop aboard these Maine boat rides to sail through summer and into fall
Climb aboard boats all over the state for excursions to see lighthouses, puffins, whales and seals.
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Bacteria warnings dropped for 5 Maine beaches
Beachgoers had been advised not to make contact with the water while the advisories were in place.
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Ogunquit Playhouse toasts 20 years — and counting — of artistic director’s leadership
Most of us mark a work anniversary with likes on LinkedIn. Something quite a bit more theatrical was in store for Bradford Kenney, who has spent the past 20 years growing Ogunquit Playhouse from a five-week summer stock season to a 25-week theater that generates $21 million in economic impact for Maine each year. “He […]
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Spate of shark sightings reported in Kennebunk, Ogunquit and Scarborough point to more observation
According to one expert, recent shark sightings at Southern Maine beaches are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem and point to increased public awareness because of social media and tracking apps.
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Maine postcards offer glimpse into history behind some of Vacationland’s most iconic spots
Postcards revolutionized casual conversation in the late 1800s. Decades later, as antique store bargain finds, they can give us a unique window into days gone by in Maine.
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How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer
Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.
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York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.