Though tasty, I think the only mushroom foraging I’ll be doing is in the aisles of the grocery store.
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Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage
Gov. Janet Mills says she’d like two-thirds support in the Legislature, which would require votes from Republicans who will seek changes in the budget package.
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Dancing with Dad: Carole Richards shares a special memory
“When the music stopped, Dad escorted Mom to a chair, and held out his hand to me. ‘Come on, Sally, let’s dance,’ he said.”
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‘He always found a way to make me feel special’: Celebrating Dads
They’re yodelers and care givers. Fixers and pranksters. Lemonade buyers and storytellers. But mostly, they’re our supporters, teachers and role models. On this Father’s Day, readers talk about their dads.
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Six stand-out locations for trail running in Maine
Three ultramarathon runners share some of their favorite training locations in Maine.
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Maine fire towers: Vigilance, history, and views to last a lifetime
Of 155 fire towers once standing in Maine, two are still active and 15 are open to the public, offering a sense of a watchman’s life. ‘You couldn’t ask for an office with a better view.’
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Maine fire towers: By the numbers
15 of the 55 towers still standing are open to the public, including 3 in Franklin and Oxford counties.
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State terminates 15 contractors as talks continue on refund of software project spending
The move will save the state about $206,000 a month, state officials say, as implementation of a more than $50 million state payroll and human resources system upgrade remains in limbo.
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‘Great American Buy Local Day’ set
People are encouraged Wednesday, April 7, to participate in the annual “The Great American Buy Local Day” initiative, to support local businesses, the communities they serve, and tens of millions of people they employ. The campaign encourages everyone to continue to support businesses that might just be opening back up amid the pandemic, are expanding […]
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Maine organizations receive grants to further help youth
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $250,000 to help Maine organizations throughout the state increase mental health, wellness, and community support opportunities for older youth during the pandemic. The funding comes in response to rising concerns about the well-being of young adults, who are suffering from the mental health […]