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  • Published
    February 15, 2023

    Hard Hats with Heart puts focus on construction worker wellness

    Construction workers have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and the American Heart Association will promote a prevention program designed for them at a Feb. 28 event in Westbrook.

  • Published
    February 14, 2023

    Hi-rise heart

    The Valentine Phantom's annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday.

  • Published
    January 17, 2023

    Winter Guide: Outdoor skating rinks ready when weather is

    Maine’s time-honored tradition of ice skating melted down with moderating temperatures and rain after Christmas, but those in charge of some of the outdoor rinks are patiently toughing it out until temperatures plummet. “We just need some cold weather,” said Neal Reynolds, outdoor operations supervisor of the free rink at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. […]

  • Published
    January 17, 2023

    Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities

    While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more.  When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]

  • Published
    January 17, 2023

    Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets

      Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]

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  • Published
    January 17, 2023

    Winter Guide: Five reasons the beach is better in the winter

    The beach. When you read that, what did you think of? Sunbathing? Swimming? Surfing? Another word beginning with S? You may find those activities enjoyable in the summer, but the beach is just as worthy a destination in the winter months, and for people like me, it’s even better at this time of year. Here […]

  • Published
    January 17, 2023

    Quick with the bricks: Cumberland teen smashes Lego world record

    Cooper Wright builds Lego's largest set in under 9¼ hours and wipes two hours off the previous record time.

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say

    High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Mentors needed to spend quality time with kids

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers.

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Maine College of Arts and Design’s local impact? There’s a map for that

    An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark.