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Maine state parks celebrate $50 million investment for improvements

PORTLAND (WGME) – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday for a new day-use entrance station at Sebago Lake State Park. The event celebrated a $50 million investment to improve Maine’s state parks through Governor Janet Mills’ Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, funded...

Maine · 16h

101.9 The Rock

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✨ MAINE, GET READY TO GLOW! Gardens Aglow Returns This Saturday With 750,000 Lights!

Talk about a holiday glow-up! One of Maine's most magical Christmas traditions kicks off this Saturday!

Boothbay, ME · 5h

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What Is Maine’s State Bird? Meet the Tiny Bird That Braves New England Winters

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Maine · 8h

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Have a Sweet Day: Incense & Peppermints’ Co-Owner Malcolm Porter

If you aren’t having a nice day, you could have a sweet one at Incense & Peppermints on 48 Main Street. When you enter the iconic retro candy store, you are greeted by shelves full of colorful candy and something even more magical: a 10% discount for Colby students.

Waterville, ME · 1d

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BCMA hosts Dunlap Broadside copy of Declaration of Independence with Maine Historical Society

On October 30 and 31, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) displayed a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the rotunda for the Bowdoin and Brunswick communities. This specific copy of the document has been on tour in 16 different locations throughout the state with the Maine Historical Society (MHS) since July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Brunswick, ME · 15h

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Waldoboro Native Raising Funds to Finish Movie Shot in Hometown

The premise of “Maine Noir” asks a simple question: what would you do if you found $3 million hidden in the walls of your house?. Lucas McNelly is currently crowdfunding $10K in finishing funds for the feature film on Kickstarter. McNelly and his cast and crew shot the...

Waldoboro, ME · 1d

94.9 HOM

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The Official 2027 Maine Savings Amphitheater Concert Lineup

Check out this list of concerts coming to the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor in 2027

Bangor, ME · 6d

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Sugarland's 'Ride or Die' Tour Took Over Bangor's Cross Insurance Center

The duo behind “Stay” and “Something More” brought their tour to the Queen City of the East.

Bangor, ME · 21h

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Chick-fil-A to open 3 new restaurants in Maine

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WABI) - Chick-fil-A will open three new restaurants in Maine, adding an estimated 300 jobs, the company said. The chain plans to open locations in Biddeford, South Portland, and Auburn in early 2027. Right now, Chick-fil-A has locations in Bangor and Westbrook. Dustin Griffiths, director of Chick-fil-A real...

Biddeford, ME · 2d

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Over 150 Vendors Are Taking Over This Massive Maine Flea Market For One November Weekend

More than 150 vendors are packing one building for a single weekend, and every booth is different. That means antiques, pottery, soy candles, and pet items could all sit within a few steps of each other. The lineup gets wonderfully specific. Shoppers can hunt for pyrography, turned wood, doll clothes,...

Augusta, ME · 15h

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Nearly 60 Years Later, This Family-Owned Maine Diner Still Knows How To Do Breakfast Right

A giant rooster sign stands outside this diner, and the building behind it began life as a cobbler shop. Then it sold fried chicken. Now it serves Lobster Benedict. That path makes sense once you hear the rest. The spot has been named the area’s Best Breakfast Restaurant 15 times. One family has run it since 1985, across three generations.

Maine · 4d

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There's a Hidden Secret Door Inside This Maine Souvenir Shop

Behind an ordinary souvenir shop door in Maine sits Kookooshka Studio, a secret space you'll want to find!

Maine · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Are these deer hunting gadgets really worth the money?

"Like many deer hunters, I enjoy my gadgets and toys."

Maine · 3d

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Deadlift competition raises money for Make-A-Wish Maine

A local deadlift competition is lifting spirits and helping make wishes come true for children across Maine. Operation Change is returning for another year of fundraising, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Maine. The event takes place Saturday at the Westbrook Community Center. Kaleigh Leighton, a strength and conditioning coach with Iron...

Westbrook, ME · 2d

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Morning Brief: Nurses Strike Averted, Brewery Closing, Thanksgiving Shortages, Chick-fil-A Expansion

A late-night agreement averted a planned nurses strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, while Connecticut food organizations warned of Thanksgiving shortages and a longtime Plymouth brewery prepared to close its facility. Elsewhere in New England, Chick-fil-A announced three additional Maine locations, and crowds in Bangor and Brewer gathered to...

Bangor, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Maine writer pens book on oyster industry renaissance

"The brilliance of her story is that of the people this tiny mollusk impacts, the places its presence sustains and the sheer joy brought to many by a fresh oyster."

Maine · 1d

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Rat Poison Laws in Maine: What’s Legal, Banned, and Required in 2026

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you set out a box of rat poison in your Maine backyard this year, you could be breaking state law without realizing it. Wildlife officials have documented toxic rodenticide residue in black bears, fishers, owls, and other animals that never touched a trap, and that discovery pushed Maine to overhaul its rat poison rules … This article, Rat Poison Laws in Maine: What’s Legal, Banned, and Required in 2026 , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Rat Poison Laws in Ohio: What Homeowners and Pest Professionals Must Know • Kansas Rat Poison Laws: What Homeowners, Exterminators, and Schools Must Know • Rat Poison Laws in Wyoming: What Homeowners and Farmers Need to Know

Maine · 2d

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John Mulaney Adds New Maine Show After Canceling Bangor Date

The comedian was originally scheduled to perform at the Cross Insurance Center on Nov. 5.

Portland, ME · 2d

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$50 million investment brings upgrades to Maine state parks

CASCO, Maine (WMTW) - A $50 million investment is funding upgrades and improvements at state parks across Maine. State officials celebrated the investment Thursday at Sebago Lake State Park in Casco, where they cut the ribbon on a new day-use entrance station. The funding comes from Gov. Janet Mills’ Maine...

Maine · 21h

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