Most of the state received about an inch of rainfall, enough to cancel or delay events, but not nearly enough to impact the severe drought.
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How Maine teachers are using AI in the classroom
As some school districts work to set up guidelines, one platform, MagicSchool, already has over 8,500 educator accounts in Maine.
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A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses
Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
This traditional wedding includes hours of hair braiding, a cow and the number 7 | Letters from Madagascar
My host sister has been talking about her wedding since I moved to our village in November 2023. In June, I was lucky to be able to celebrate it with her.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
New partnership allows Lewiston schools to keep deaf students close to home
The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is providing Lewiston with teachers and staff free of charge for daily instruction.
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Maine scientist skis Greenland to document climate change
A Freeport climate scientist is enduring minus 40-degree temperatures while skiing across Greenland to document the fastest warming section of the Arctic and install sensors that can help predict the rate of sea level rise and ocean warming around the world.
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Maine will soon vote on a red flag law. How are they working in other New England states?
Four of the six New England states have red flag laws. While not used often, the laws can be effective in deescalating threats of violence, those familiar with them say. Opponents say they infringe on due process rights.
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My visit to a Malagasy witch
Despite the spread of Christianity in Madagascar, witchcraft remains widespread. In May, I was lucky enough to meet a Malagasy witch in person.
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Proceeds from new book to help group created in wake of Lewiston mass shooting
The author, who grew up in Lewiston, wants to give back to the community he loves.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Unexpected treasures can be found on the side of Maine’s roads
A guide to the Bethel area’s small-scale and specialty stands that sell everything from whoopie pies to dog leashes.