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3 Reasons Why Maine’s Fryeburg Fair Trumps All Other Fairs
It's the best time of year again, fair season. As I'm coming down from the high that broadcasting Q97.9's Krissy in the Morning from the Fryeburg Fairgrounds brings, I'm reminded once again why this fair wins every year. There's something about the magic in the air on a fall weekend day that only this fairground brings and I'm gonna take my best shot at figuring out why. Besides the obvious fact, that yes, the Fryeburg Fair is the largest agricultural fair in Maine, fryeburgfair.com has the real info. Check these facts out.
6 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Southern Maine For Your Pup to Run Free
I’m dating myself here but I remember a time when it was completely normal to have the neighborhood dogs run free. That is not the case anymore and hasn’t been in most places for quite some time. If you’re a dog owner in Maine, you know your pup...
Why Maine’s Heat Pump Program for Mobile Homes Demands Removal of Older Heating Systems
,In late 2023, Maine’s push toward energy efficiency took a step forward when Efficiency Maine announced that homeowners would no longer be required to disconnect their older heating systems to qualify for whole-home heat pump rebates. Yet, despite this progressive shift mobile and manufactured home owners still face a mandatory requirement to remove their existing heating systems to access similar rebates. This has raised questions, especially as Maine positions itself as a leader in sustainable home heating.
Meet the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year finalists
MAINE, Maine — The four finalists in the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year program have shared an inside look what goes on inside their classrooms that helps students thrive. Allyson Gilbert at Mt. Ararat High School, Becky Hallowell at Wiscasset Elementary School, Katie Strait at the Baxter Academy of Science and Technology, and Emilie Throckmorton at Bangor High School all learned they moved on as finalists in late August.
Why Are New Hampshire’s Roads So Much Better Than Maine’s?
If you've driven anywhere in Maine and New Hampshire, you've probably noticed that as soon as you cross the state line, there is a huge difference in the quality of the road. Look at this Google Maps picture of the state line between Gilead, Maine, and Shelburne, New Hampshire. And...
Who is running in Maine's 2nd Congressional District?
AUGUSTA, Maine — The race for Congress in Maine's Second District is among the most contentious in the country this election cycle, and it's considered a "tossup," according to the Cook Political Report. As of June, more than $5 million had been pumped into the race from both sides.
A quarter of Maine House races have only one major-party candidate. Here’s a map of those districts.
Republican Steven Foster is running for his fourth term in the statehouse’s lower chamber, representing Dexter and several other towns west of Bangor. He has won every election easily — because he has never had an opponent.
Hundreds offer additional feedback on Maine’s paid family and medical leave program
Hundreds of workers and employers from various industries provided additional feedback on the proposed rules for Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program. The Maine Department of Labor held a second public comment period throughout September for members of the public to offer their thoughts on the new benefit program slated to begin in […]
York, Maine’s Tea Party: A Small Gathering with a Big Impact on History
When looking back at American history, it's impossible not to mention the significance of the Boston Tea Party. The event, which took place in Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773, was one of the first major acts of defiance against the colonist's British oppressors. According to reports, around 92,000 lbs. of tea were dumped into the harbor as a protest against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taxes imposed by the British government.
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