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In turnaround, Portland City Council approves Munjoy Hill Historic District
Photo / Maureen Milliken The Portland City Council Monday night approved a historic district for Munjoy Hill, a reversal of the council's Feb. 1 vote not to approve the district, which has been in the works for three years. ...
Step Into Another World When You Visit This Whimsical Fairy Village In Maine
Maine is already a fantastical place to be, but the state gets extra points for some of the more obscure spots. The one we’re talking about today is one of those! Hidden on an island (that’s actually not really an island) this beautiful spo...
7 Lake Beaches In Maine That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re At The Ocean
Each summer, we plan our weekends to maximize our outdoor fun. Sometimes that means hikes in the mountains, other times it’s hitting a water park or simply relaxing at a public park. We love the beaches here in Maine, but they can sometimes b...
Slew of new flights creates a ‘transformational moment’ for Portland Jetport
While air traffic is still down because of the pandemic, Maine’s busiest airport may get busier in May when United Airlines more than doubles the number of routes it flies out of Portland International Jetport. The air carrier, which curr...
Family and senior apartments planned for Portland’s West End
Community Housing of Maine wants to build 41 family apartments and 52 senior apartments behind the original Mercy Hospital on State Street. Community Housing of Maine is proposing to build 93 new units of senior and family housing on the Mercy...
A New England beach just ranked among the top 10 beaches in the U.S
Tripadvisor on Tuesday released a list of the 25 best beaches in the U.S., and Ogunquit Beach in Maine ranked No. 7. Read More... Ogunquit Beach in Maine was named one of the top 25 beaches in the U.S. –Tripadvisor.com ...
26 Deck Ideas for Small Yards
A Small Yard and Deck Require More Creative Thinking A smaller deck and yard will often demand a greater need for privacy. One option is to take advantage of existing trees and shrubbery for shade, privacy and ambience. For example, if you...
K9 Veterans Day
"The guard dog was incorruptible; the police dog dependable; the messenger dog reliable. The human watchman might be bought; not so the dog. The soldier sentinel might fall asleep; never the dog. The battlefield runner might fail … but not th...