Maine ranked most charitable state in New England by WalletHub

WalletHub says Maine is the most charitable state in New England and ranks as the fourth-most charitable state in the entire country.Maine earned that high overall ranking by being the fourth-best in two of 17 key metrics used by WalletHub: volunteer rate …

Timeline For Major Central Maine Bridge Replacement Updated

It is kind of hard to believe that we have been covering the replacement of the iconic Ticonic Bridge for the better part of two years. The $50 million project to replace the century old Ticonic Bridge got underway in March of 2023.  It is expected that …

Maine failed to meet requirements in response to reports of child abuse and neglect

If you are concerned about a child being neglected or abused, call Maine’s 24-hour hotline at 800-452-1999 or 711 to speak with a child protective specialist. Calls may be made anonymously. For more information, visit https://www.maine.gov/dhhs …

Conservationists will sue Maine salmon farm owner over alleged pollution

Conservationists intend to sue the owner of numerous Maine salmon farms over alleged water pollution. The Conservation Law Foundation announced Thursday that it intends to file a lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture USA in U.S. District Court in Maine. In its …

Portland, Maine's 20 Most Popular Restaurants in Fall Of 2024

Maine Restaurants One of my favorite things to do on an open weekend is take a trip within the state to try a new restaurant. My wife and I will drive for hours based on a review, article, tip, or social media post—you get the point. It’s fun, adventurous, …

Maine House Democrats nominate Speaker of the House

5 Maine-Made Aprons That Are Fit to Be Tied

Culinary Institute of America grad Rachel LeGloahec was a sous chef at Las Vegas’s swanky L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, co-owned a Sin City restaurant, and won Food Network’s Chopped before returning to her native Maine in 2018. Now a Brunswick-based private …

Maine Residents Told ‘Do Not Travel’ to These Locations

Maine is also known as 'Vacationland,' so we know a thing or two about vacations. Now, though, we’re being advised not to travel to certain places. It’s funny, isn’t it? We’re so used to welcoming tourists and folks ‘from away’ to Maine, but now we …

This Is the ‘Must-Try’ Restaurant for Chinese Food in Maine

We love our Chinese food here in the Pine Tree State, and we have plenty of great places to indulge, but which one is a ‘must-try?’ It’s no exaggeration—Mainers, and Americans in general, absolutely love their Chinese food. In fact, it feels almost un- …

One of the Loneliest Roads in America Runs Through Augusta, Maine

If you have spent much time traveling around Maine, you have probably realized that many of the most special places in the state are off the beaten path. Sure, there are many great things to see in the cities and towns that line the I-95 and I-295 …