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Forget Boring Grocery Runs Because These Maine Markets Make Christmas Food Shopping Feel Special

One Maine grocery stop on this list built its name on sauerkraut. Yes, the humble fermented cabbage somehow became the headliner, and I love that more than I can explain. The rest of the lineup gets just as fun. One market runs a full-service butcher counter beside rows of local goods. Another bakes fresh desserts in the middle of a harbor town, and a co-op stocks bulk spices perfect for holiday cookies.

Maine · 22h
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Logging lessons lead to livelihoods for 15 Maine program graduates

Fifteen students graduated Thursday from a Maine-based training program designed to prepare workers for careers in logging and forest trucking. The Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program held its graduation ceremony Nov. 5 at Kennebec Valley Community College's Alfond Campus in Hinckley, according to the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast.

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6 Maine Bakeries Where You Can Skip The Thanksgiving Baking Without Sacrificing Dessert

One Maine pie stand runs on the honor system. You pick out a homemade fruit pie, drop your cash in a box, and head home with dessert handled. I love that kind of trust. Another spot on this list sits on a quiet coastal road and sells wild blueberry pies with buttery, flaky crusts. A third has been turning out old-school cakes and pastries long enough to earn a reputation as an enduring local favorite.

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Voters pass mobile home park rent protections in eight Maine communities

Voters in eight Maine communities approved measures Tuesday to protect mobile home park residents from rising lot rents, marking a major victory for residents who have spent months organizing against escalating housing costs and corporate ownership. Every community with a measure on the ballot voted in favor of it, most by large margins.

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Maine Weather Alert: Caribou, ME 90% Rain Saturday, Snow Nov 7-11

Aroostook County faces wet highways, gusts near 23 mph and temperatures falling into the upper 20s.

Caribou, ME · 1d

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DC Gala Honors Maine Prison Chief Who Once Visited His Jailed Father

A Grammy-winning voice, a standing ovation, and a quarter-century of mission work converged recently at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Dream Academy celebrated its 25th Annual Power of a Dream Gala. The nonprofit, which supports children of incarcerated parents and young people in underserved communities, used the night to honor leaders it says have shaped that mission, while singer Regina Belle delivered a performance that organizers say stopped the room.

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Doggo Digest

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Maine Dims Public Lights to Protect Wildlife from Pollution

Artificial Glow Disrupts Wild Lives (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Maine – State lawmakers recently enacted a measure to curb artificial light from public fixtures, aiming to shield birds, insects, and other wildlife from its disruptive effects.[1] Artificial Glow Disrupts Wild Lives Numerous studies highlight how constant artificial lighting alters the behavior of nocturnal species. Birds become … The post Maine Dims Public Lights to Protect Wildlife from Pollution appeared first on Doggodigest .

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The Money Overview

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Heating aid applications in Maine and Wyoming are open now, Rhode Island takes them September through May, and Vermont’s crisis fuel help starts the last Monday in November

Households in Maine and Wyoming can apply for heating aid now, Rhode Island takes applications from September through May, and Vermont’s crisis fuel program opens on the last Monday in November, which is Nov. 30 this year. Each state runs its own season, its own income test and its own emergency route. Maine’s one-person income […] The post Heating aid applications in Maine and Wyoming are open now, Rhode Island takes them September through May, and Vermont’s crisis fuel help starts the last Monday in November appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Sugarloaf prepares for November 20 opening

When is Sugarloaf scheduled to open for the 2026-2027 season?. How many ski areas are located in Maine according to the article?. Ski and snowboard season is right around the corner in Maine as temperatures begin to drop and snow starts falling in the mountains. Some ski resorts have already...

Carrabassett Valley, ME · 1d

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Penobscot County Budget Committee approves proposal that would raise property taxes nearly 24%

The Penobscot County Budget Committee spent several hours Wednesday night scrutinizing every department before authorizing a proposed budget that would increase property taxes by nearly 24%. The overall proposed budget is nearly $42 million, which is about $6 million more than the current budget. But the amount of that budget...

Penobscot County, ME · 2d

Animal of Things

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November 2–28: Maine’s 2026 Firearms Deer Season and Every Other Date

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in Maine 2026-27 stretches across three months, but the headline is the firearms season: November 2 through November 28, 2026. Before it opens, you get archery, a youth weekend, and a Maine-resident-only Saturday. After it closes, muzzleloader seasons run into mid-December. Maine has no Sunday deer hunting, so your real calendar is … This article, November 2–28: Maine’s 2026 Firearms Deer Season and Every Other Date , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can You Hunt Deer in Nevada This Season? What Nevada Law Requires • Planning a Georgia Deer Hunt This Season? The County Color Map Decides Your Dates • When Is Deer Season in Pennsylvania? What the Game Commission’s 2026-27 Rules Say

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Maine sets midterm turnout record as more than 730,000 voters cast ballots

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Maine voters set a new turnout record for a midterm election this year, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Friday. More than 730,000 Mainers voted in Tuesday’s election, Bellows said. That compares with 680,909 in 2022, when Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout percentage for the election cycle.

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Students take over statehouse for youth and government program

AUGUSTA, ME (WGME) - Nearly 200 students took over the state house for Maine YMCA Youth & Government Program. It comes just days after Mainers cast their ballots for the midterms. Lonney Steeves, Director of Maine YMCA Youth and Government Program, says the program helps give students an idea of...

Maine · 11h

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J. Edward Knight Insurance announces acquisition

From left, Katie Chilles, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance; Mike Giles, owner, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits; Robert Wheeler, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance. Courtesy photo. J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase the...

Maine · 1d

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Maine State Ferry Service commissions first hybrid ferry

The Maine State Ferry Service commissioned its first hybrid diesel-electric ferry, the Capt. Almer Dinsmore, Nov. 5 in Rockland, Maine, for service between Rockland and Vinalhaven. Built by Senesco Marine, North Kingstown, R.I., the 154'×38' passenger-vehicle ferry was designed by Gilbert Associates, Braintree, Mass. The vessel accommodates 250 passengers and...

Rockland, ME · 1d

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Central Maine truck driver training program shifts into higher gear

Two months after launching, a truck driver training program in central Maine is moving up a gear. Based in the Kennebec County town of Chelsea, the American Transportation Academy is joining forces with Augusta Adult and Community Education to expand commercial driver license opportunities. “Through this collaboration, students will have...

Kennebec County, ME · 2d

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Maine, Virginia fishermen unite against further menhaden quota cuts

Commercial fishermen from Maine and Virginia are calling on fisheries managers to maintain the Atlantic menhaden quota for 2027, arguing that additional reductions could threaten fishing families and coastal communities that depend on the species. In a new video produced by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association (NEFSA), Maine fishermen...

Virginia · 1d

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Financial help available for most CoverME.gov plan enrollees

A KFF analysis of 276 insurers participating in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace from 50 states and the District of Columbia showed a median proposed premium increase of 15% for 2027. It is the second consecutive year of double-digit premium hikes. (Adobe Stock) Listen to this story HERE. Nov 2,...

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Graphic novel series features Joshua Chamberlain’s Medal of Honor story

ARLINGTON, Virginia (WABI) - A Maine war-hero is having his story told in a national free comic book. “Medal of Honor: Joshua Chamberlain” is the Association of the United States Army’s latest edition in its graphic novel series. The novels tell the stories of Army heroes awarded the...

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