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Magical Unicorn Caterpillar Taking Maine by Surprise, Horn and All
For those familiar with the wildlife of Maine, you know there are certain creatures you could stumble upon and say, “What the heck is that?”. They capture your attention and you wonder why you’ve never seen it until now. Curiosity sparks and then you are fated to deep dive into Google to find out what exactly you are staring at.
The Size of the Largest Landfill in Maine is Truly Mind-Blowing
Lately, we have been hearing a lot about garbage in Maine. For the last several days, we have all been keeping an eye on the story of the fire at Eagle Point Energy Center in Orrington. For those who don't know, the plant burns trash in order to generate power....
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.
Best ‘Friggin Short Fall Maine Hikes, According to Teagan Wright
If you haven't heard of Teagan Wright yet, than I am happy to introduce you. Teagan is a popular Maine Instagram creator. He just released Maine's first dating show called, "For Love or Lobsters." But before that, he has been killing it online with his "Maine Lobsterman" persona. He’s got...
The Best Steakhouse Chain in America Isn’t in Maine Yet
Over the last decade plus, several parts of Maine have become a culinary destination for foodies. People have traveled to Vacationland specifically to try out many of the restaurants that have been featured in the spotlight. But almost none of those famed restaurants are steakhouses. Instead, Maine has relied on...
Maine legislator says stolen campaign signs likely due to political anger
On Tuesday night, Matt Powers, an Orono city councilman, and his wife were walking down Main Street at night when he saw a Black pickup truck stop by his neighbor’s house on the other side of the street. One person got out of the truck, grabbed a Harris-Walz lawn sign from his neighbor’s yard and […]
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.
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.
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.
The Excitement of the Nitro Circus Returning to Maine This November
Circuses have changed a lot over the last few decades. When most of us were kids, circuses included trained animals, clowns, fire breathers, sword swallowers, and other trained performers. These days, because of concerns about the treatment of circus animals, many shows focus on skilled human performers. The Nitro Circus...
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