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The art of maple tapping
With Maple Sunday coming up this weekend, check out the basics to get started maple tapping as the sap starts running.
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How Maine became Vacationland
Maine’s past is brimming with oddball vacation stories featuring visitors “from away” on the loose in Vacationland, a nickname that first appeared on license plates in 1936.
Try skijoring if you want to have fun with your dog in the snow
Skijoring translates into “ski driving” in Norwegian and is a combination of cross-country skiing and dog sledding.
How to rock public speaking like a pro
As it turns out, with a little bit of preparation and a desire to do well, anyone can speak with confidence in front of a crowd.
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3 perfect spots for kayaking and canoeing in the Bangor area
Ranging from easy to challenging, these spots are great for a quiet paddle on a hot summer day.
How to protect your skin on your Maine summer adventures
Summer is here and with it more time spent outside digging in the garden, exploring Maine’s rocky coasts or hiking high mountain peaks.
9 things you probably don’t know about Maine’s wild blueberries
Maine’s wild blueberries are wilder than you might imagine.
How to know when it’s too hot for your kids to play outside
Make sure your kids have shade, plenty of water and sunscreen whenever they are outside.
From family-friendly trails to challenging climbs, these Maine hiking hotspots are worth the trek
In these locations, you can find treks to waterfalls and remote ponds, and you can also tackle more challenging climbs.
How Maine’s charging station infrastructure is changing
The electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Maine is surprisingly widespread and constantly growing.
How a mentor can benefit your career this year
If you’re in a field with particularly high burnout, consulting people who know how to manage work-related stress may help save your sanity.
Cryptocurrency isn’t just for tech bros anymore
Cryptocurrency is all but inevitable in modern society, according to one financial adviser.
How the Appalachian Mountain Club created a 4-season destination in Maine
In a tourism region that also contains Moosehead Lake, AMC now accounts for 5-7 percent of the area’s hospitality jobs.
Make your own scrubby sponges
Using netting from a clementines box, I’ve made these to scrub my pots and pans gently after use — and they work well without scratching.
When it comes to your retirement income, the time to look at it is before you retire
Knowing ahead of time how much money you will have to fund your retirement years plays a big part in planning your retirement.
This Maine wild cat made the best birthday present of all
It’s likely the cat climbed to a safe place for a nap and the warming rays of early sun.
How to get started with home canning
Experts caution it’s important to understand that canning is a science, so recipes from reputable sources need to be followed exactly.
How to travel Maine like a tourist this summer
With summer travel around the corner, tourists will be arriving before we know it.
This is what self-care looks like for caregivers
Mental health experts agree that when the caregivers’ needs are met, the person receiving the care also benefits.
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