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This lobsterman hopes to haul 50 traps next year. He’s 10 years old.
PORTLAND, Maine — One of the first articles in the July issue of Down East is a short profile of Tommy Dube. Dube started lobstering with his dad when he was 8 and is already earning a "steady paycheck.”. Remarkable? Well, yes and no. Turns out Maine has dozens...
Young Couple on Remote Maine Island Featured on CBS News
Here's a fun fact you might not have known: according to Explore Maine, there are over 4,600 islands off Maine's coast, and even more if you count inland islands. Some are large like the second largest island on the East Coast, Mount Desert Island. Others are just large rocks jutting out of the ocean.
Maine food brands shine at Big Apple trade shows
From tempeh and mushrooms to niche snacks and coffee, Maine food and drink brands hit New York City in force last week for two trade shows. A dozen Maine companies exhibited their wares at the New York Fancy Food Show from June 23-25, while a handful took part in the smaller, more exclusive Good Food Mercantile Show on June 22.
Fourth of July firework displays and events to check out around Maine
If you're looking for Fourth of July firework displays, parades or celebrations near you, CBS 13 has got you covered. We've compiled a list of locations across the state. Below is a list of some of the locations offering fireworks and celebrations. CBS 13 will update this list as more information comes in.
Searsport couple pours themselves into town’s first brewery
SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) - There’s something new brewing in Searsport. “This has been probably about 15 years in the making,” said Rob Martell, co-owner, Maineport Brewing Company. Good things take time. It’s true for brewing beer and sometimes, business. Rob Martell knows about both. “It’s been a...
My Maine This Week: Borestone Hike by Linda Woods
This week’s photos were sent to us by NRCM member and My Maine This Week frequent photographer Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine. Thanks, Linda!. Along with these beautiful photos, Linda shares some information about the hike up Borestone, as well as what you might see along the way if you decide to do this hike: this is an Audubon Nature Sanctuary (Small admission fee. No dogs.), which includes 1,600 acres in Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness region as well as three ponds: Sunrise, Midday, and Sunset (all visible from the summit). And finally, at Midday Pond there is a nature museum that Linda says is good for kids.
Solving homelessness demands a human response, not crime and punishment
Home is both a physical place and a concept. In the popular imagination, home is a refuge, a shelter, a place of safety and belonging. It is where we come from and where we return. We fill our homes with the things most precious to us, surrounding ourselves with the sights of beloved possessions, the […] The post Solving homelessness demands a human response, not crime and punishment appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
See Photos: The ‘Great Race’ Stops in Maine
If you were out and about in the Gardiner area yesterday, you might have seen a lot of cool vintage cars. The reason? The incredible Great Race was in town!. It was a historic day in downtown Gardiner when thousands of people gathered to witness the end of the Great Race!
Free Family Friendly Things to Do Downeast July 1-7
It's hard to believe that today is July 1st. Summer in Maine seems to go incredibly quickly! Here's a list of free family friendly things to do in Downeast Maine July 1-7 to keep your children busy, without killing your bank account!. Remember the Splash Pad at Knowlton Park in...
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