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Why one young Mainer believes our democracy is ‘deeply honorable’
For its 2023-24 Voice of Democracy audio essay competition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States asked students about the greatest attributes of our democracy. One student was selected as the winner from each state. Maine’s top essay came from Anna Seavey. Below is a transcript of her essay. The audio is available […] The post Why one young Mainer believes our democracy is ‘deeply honorable’ appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Avoid Wearing These 4 Colors in Maine Unless You Really Love Mosquitoes
When it comes to summer in Maine, ya have to take the good with the bad, right? The good of course is not having to plow the driveway, being able to use the pool, going camping and just being outside. The downside to all that fun? Well, arguably there really...
How Rural is Maine Compared to Other States?
It's easy to forget how remote Maine really is when you live in the southern part of the state. I have lived in in the Portland suburbs throughout my life. I have watched the area continually expand. It's no bustling metropolis, but it sure isn't rural. Sure, there are pockets of farm and undeveloped land, but there's also new construction as far as the eye can see.
Veterans look to remind Mainers about the true meaning of Memorial Day
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — It was a busy weekend for volunteers and members of the South Portland War Veterans Memorial Association as they prepared for Memorial Day ceremonies around the city. Dozens of Mainers spent time Saturday planting American flags at each veterans' grave around South Portland. The Veterans...
Maine Public Land Alerts for Memorial Day Weekend
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands manages more than 640,000 acres of public-reserved land across Maine, and with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Bureau of Parks and Lands has issued some public land alerts that they want the public to be aware of for Memorial Day weekend.
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