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See It: Great white shark lurking off Maine's coast spotted by drone

See It: Great white shark lurking off Maine's coast spotted by drone

Police in Scarborough, Maine have confirmed that a great white shark has been spotted off the coast, near Portland. Police are encouraging the public to stay aware. SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Police in Scarborough, Maine, are warning people about a...

Free workshop will explore tools to manage everyday stress

ELLSWORTH — Healthy Acadia invites community members to participate in a free virtual wellness workshop, “The way of being: How we can stay centered, focused, and be the calm center amidst the storms of life,” on Thursday, Sept. 4 via Zoom. The...

Senior Citizens and Students Will Forge Meaningful Connections Through New UVM Program

Senior Citizens and Students Will Forge Meaningful Connections Through New UVM Program

The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine’s Center on Aging is launching a new program this fall aimed at fostering meaningful relationships between Vermont teens and seniors. From September to May, a cadre of 30 to 50 high school...

Bonnie Dulude

Bonnie Dulude

ALBURGH – Bonnie Ruth Dulude, age 67, of Alburgh, Vermont, passed away at home on August 16th, 2025. Born on February 25, 1958 in Plattsburgh, NY and raised in Hemmingford, Quebec, Bonnie was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She earned her...

This ‘Pitch Perfect’ star visited a New England pizzeria over the weekend

This ‘Pitch Perfect’ star visited a New England pizzeria over the weekend

Celebs A pizza is prepared for a customer at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Conn. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff By Kristi Palma August 18, 2025 | 1:40 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share...

Former Tyson leader Melanie Boulden named to Cal-Maine board

Former Tyson leader Melanie Boulden named to Cal-Maine board

Former Tyson Foods executive Melanie Boulden was appointed to the Cal-Maine Foods Board of Directors as an independent director, effective August 11. “We are delighted to welcome Melanie Boulden to our Board of Directors as an independent...

Portland, Maine, Is One of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.—Here's How to Eat Your Way Through It

Portland, Maine, Is One of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.—Here's How to Eat Your Way Through It

Jon Bilous/Alamy Stock Photo Dusk over Portland’s waterfront.The minute I crossed the Piscataqua River Bridge connecting New Hampshire to Maine, I felt a gnawing in my belly. The weather was classic coastal New England: cold, wet, and foggy. At...

Martin County school leaders embrace A.I. to enhance education

Martin County school leaders embrace A.I. to enhance education

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of daily life, and Martin County school leaders are embracing the technology to enhance educational opportunities. District Superintendent Michael Maine tells CBS12...

‘Miracle Hi Hai’: Armaan Malik’s First Wife Payal Confirms Pregnancy, Clarifies It’s Not Kritika

‘Miracle Hi Hai’: Armaan Malik’s First Wife Payal Confirms Pregnancy, Clarifies It’s Not Kritika

YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 3 finalist Armaan Malik was recently in the headlines after speculation arose that his second wife, Kritika, was expecting a child following photos of her holding a pregnancy test. However, it is actually his first wife,...

OUT Maine awards college scholarships to seven students

ROCKLAND — As of Aug. 8 OUT Maine has awarded a record number of educational scholarships to seven students across the state. This year’s recipients are Avery Alsop, attending the University of Maine in Orono, Brianna Michaud, attending Southern...

Portland City Council Meeting Over Live Nation Threat to Maine’s $550M Music Industry

Portland City Council Meeting Over Live Nation Threat to Maine’s $550M Music Industry

Photo Credit: Aerial view of Portland, Maine by Alex Boykov / CC by 4.0 The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has released a new economic impact report showing Maine’s independent live venues, promoters, and festivals are a significant...

New update to the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria highlights safer pharmacologic options for older adults

New update to the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria highlights safer pharmacologic options for older adults

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has released a landmark update to its list of alternatives to medications listed in the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria® - the most widely adopted guidelines to help clinicians identify potentially inappropriate...

Ukrainian teenagers visit NH to rehearse new musical about life in wartime

Ukrainian teenagers visit NH to rehearse new musical about life in wartime

A group of performers have traveled from Ukraine to New Hampshire to prepare for a new musical about the experiences of children during the war. A barn in Newbury serves as the rehearsal space for the production, “Voices from Ukraine.” The show...

Guess Who Employs The Most People in Maine?

Guess Who Employs The Most People in Maine?

There are many great and rewarding places to work in our Pine Tree State, but one employer stands out for having the most Mainers on payroll. The latest population numbers suggest that nearly 1.5 million people live here in Maine. While not...

Oh, to have the energy of granddaughter Emma

Oh, to have the energy of granddaughter Emma

Longtime readers of this column might recall this story. Twenty years ago, I was at a wedding in Oregon. At some point, my granddaughter Emma, then age 3, looked up at me and said, “Dee, you’re old!” I pointed to my dad, then in his 90s, and said,...

Maine environmental researchers grapple with federal funding changes

Maine environmental researchers grapple with federal funding changes

A University of Maine initiative exploring ways to bring renewable energy to Indigenous and rural communities was gaining momentum this spring when the Trump administration abruptly cancelled its $1 million federal grant. The Environmental...

VP Vance: California has ‘way more’ House seats due to large number of illegal immigrants

VP Vance: California has ‘way more’ House seats due to large number of illegal immigrants

Vice President JD Vance revealed a perhaps little-known fact this week: Illegal immigrants are counted as part of the population for the purpose of apportioning representatives in the US House of Representatives. During an interview Sunday with...

‘Isko ‘Bigg Boss’ Mein Aana Hai Kya?’ Fans React to Faisal Khan’s Fresh Allegations Against Aamir Khan, Alleging Actor Had Child out of Wedlock

‘Isko ‘Bigg Boss’ Mein Aana Hai Kya?’ Fans React to Faisal Khan’s Fresh Allegations Against Aamir Khan, Alleging Actor Had Child out of Wedlock

After his recent explosive allegations against Bollywood actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, the actor’s brother Faisal Khan (aka Faissal Khan) has given yet another outrageous media interview against his sibling. In a video clip from a press conference...

Attractions & Things to Do in Portsmouth, NH

Attractions & Things to Do in Portsmouth, NH

Written by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers Updated Aug 18, 2025 Growing from a tiny settlement in the 1600s, where mast trees were shipped to supply the King's Navy, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, quickly became one of the most important ports of the...

Canadian Racecar Driver Goes Fully Airborne Like ‘Dukes Of Hazzard’ During Wild Crash At Track Without Fence

Canadian Racecar Driver Goes Fully Airborne Like ‘Dukes Of Hazzard’ During Wild Crash At Track Without Fence

Super Late Model Series Audio By Carbonatix Kevin Moore was somehow able to walk away from a WILD wreck while racing in The Easy-Kleen Super Late Model Series at Speedway 660. He went flying over the dirt barrier that looked a lot like the General...

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