Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

Grandaughter’s question spurs new memoir from Down East writer

"Life offers many challenges, chores and consequences. This memoir cradles many of those moments."

How to protect yourself from dangerous people while hiking

"Certain people, unfortunately, are out to cause harm, whether on a city street or a forest path."

Midcoast artist carves career in metalsmithing from custom architectural work

Erica Moody has made everything from custom hinges and railings and furniture to a wind tunnel for a Harvard science lab.

Neighbors object to proposed Stonington oyster shop

Plans to open a small retail oyster business at 11 North Main Street in Stonington continue to face challenges, this time from a number of neighbors who expressed concerns about increased traffic, pedestrian safety, noise and excessive lighting. Stonington resident Abby Barrows, owner of Deer Isle Oyster Company, had hoped to sell oysters, related merchandise […]

Creator of world’s largest gingerbread village appears at Aroostook summer festival

VAN BUREN, Maine – The creator of the world’s largest gingerbread village made a special appearance in northern Maine this weekend for Van Buren’s annual “Christmas in July” festival. Jon Lovitch, the holder of several consecutive Guinness World Records for the world’s largest gingerbread village, worked with guests young and old to create their very own […]