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Maine’s young Catholics are flocking to the church’s Latin Mass
In a haze of incense, as colored light filtered through stained glass windows, congregants filled the pews of Portland’s St. Joseph Oratory on a recent Sunday. The men and women, many besuited or veiled, smiled as a toddler’s voice rang out from the choir loft, his singing louder than anyone else’s. Like almost all of the rest of the hour-and-a-half service, the hymn was in Latin.
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Raymond-Casco Animal Control Services Survey
The Towns of Raymond and Casco share animal control services through an agreement between the two towns. As the towns review that agreement ahead of budget season, we want to hear about your experiences and the services that matter most to you. Your feedback will help both towns evaluate current...
Homeworthy
Designer Transforms a 1760s Maine Farmhouse After Three Major Renovations
When interior designer Nicola Manganello purchased her 1760s Colonial farmhouse in Yarmouth, Maine, seven years ago, the historic property was in desperate need of attention. After three renovations, the owner of Nicola's Home has transformed the once-disjointed house into a warm, welcoming retreat that honors its centuries-old character. Original fireplaces and antique furnishings mingle with The post This Designer Wasn't Looking for a Project Until She Saw the Barn at This 1760s Maine Farmhouse first appeared on Homeworthy.
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Splash Travels
American Island Towns That Still Depend On Passenger Ferries For Everyday Life In 2026
When The Ferry Is Basically Your Highway For most Americans, missing the bus is annoying. In these communities, missing the ferry can mean missing your connection to groceries, appointments, work, school, supplies, or the mainland altogether. From tiny Maine fishing villages to remote Alaskan settlements, these 25 American island communities still rely heavily on boats in 2026. Could you handle planning everyday life around the ferry schedule? Factinate Ltd. #25. Peaks Island, Maine Island: Peaks Island | Ferry connection: Portland Peaks Island sits only a few miles from downtown Portland, yet residents can't simply drive across a bridge to get there. Casco Bay Lines provides year-round passenger and vehicle service, making the ferry a normal part of commuting and everyday errands. It carries far more than tourists, including residents, vehicles, freight, mail, and students. The trip may be short, but that stretch of Casco Bay creates a surprisingly different way of life. #24. Friday Harbor, Washington Island: San Juan Island | Ferry connection: Anacortes and neighboring islands Friday Harbor looks like a postcard-perfect waterfront vacation town, but its ferries perform a much less glamorous job: connecting island life to the rest of Washington. Washington State Ferries serves San Juan Island
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Canane Home Services
Custom Furniture + Home Transformations: One Craftsman's Journey
Jarrod Canane never intended to start a home services business; his passion was always in the details, the craftsmanship of custom woodwork that speaks to both function and beauty. But as he honed his skills building farmhouse dining tables and hallway trees, he discovered an unmet need in his community: reliable, high-quality home services executed with the same attention to detail and personal touch he applied to his woodworking.