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Is Swimming in Maine’s Kennebec River Illegal?
For hundreds of years, one of the greatest resources that Central Maine has is the mighty Kennebec River. It has provided fish for the area's residents, provided ice (prior to the invention of modern refrigeration) and power for the mills of the 19th and 20th centuries, and was the main means of transport for many generations.
Memorial Day 2024 Ceremonies and Parades in Maine
Memorial Day means so much more than just picnics and cookouts. Memorial Day also means honoring those who lost their lives serving in the military for our country while defending our freedom, and the day is a way to honor and remember them.
Official Details About the 2024 Old Hallowell Day Festival
Maine has a lot to offer during the summer We have mighty rivers, sandy beaches, amazing restaurants, unforgettable small towns, and cool festivals. One of the most anticipated festivals of the summer returns this July. According to the event's official website, Old Hallowell Day will take place on Saturday, July...
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.
Annual Balloon Festival in Lewiston, Maine, Canceled for 2024
There's a handful of special events that happen in Maine every year that draw huge crowds. For nearly three decades, one of those events has been the annual Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston. But this year, it won't be happening. Shared on Facebook by Great Falls Balloon Festival, organizers...
Environmentalists advocate for removal of four Kennebec River dams
Editor’s Note: The following story first appeared in The Maine Monitor’s free environmental newsletter, Climate Monitor, that is delivered to inboxes every Friday morning. Sign up for the free newsletter to stay informed of Maine environmental news.
'Oh Lewiston' | Musicians debut music video paying tribute to the city
LEWISTON, Maine — "This town was built on those people. You take the mills out of this town, there was no town," composer Con Fullam said, reflecting on the inspiration behind "Oh Lewiston," a song he wrote decades ago. Fullam grew up in Waterville and witnessed the impact mill...
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