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The 27-Year-Old Cold Case That Will Put Familial DNA on Trial

Critics of the justice system’s reliance on familial DNA are looking to the trial of a Maine man, accused of a horrific crime, as a case that could change the status quo — with repercussions outside the courtroom.
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Two of Maine’s Biggest Agricultural Fairs Are Going Virtual

The exhibition halls are closed, but you can still support your favorite vendors.
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RIP, Port City Music Hall

Maine musicians remember Portland’s beloved indie venue.
Bull market: A male and female taxidermy moose sold for $4,500 and $1,600, respectively. Their new home is the Lobster Pound, in nearby Lincolnville Beach.
Issues & Politics

Going, Going, Gone: The Colorful Vestiges of MBNA’s Lavish Midcoast Legacy

Last month's auction of a former retreat center felt like an epilogue to an era of corporate largesse.
Our Towns

The COVID Cruise Ship and the Maine Fishing Town

Eastport tried for years to lure mega cruise ships. Then, amid a global pandemic, it got one, along with a skeleton crew of coronavirus exiles.
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Is Ruth Moore Ripe for Reappraisal?

The forgotten novels of one of Maine's brightest literary stars are staging a comeback.
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Can You Name the River Beneath This Historic Bridge?

This turn-of-the-20th-century bridge bears the names of two of the region’s pioneering families.
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October 2020

Autumn in Acadia National Park is a time of transitions, vivid contrasts, and quiet beauty. Plus, the little city of Eastport tried for years to lure mega cruise ships to its docks. Then, amid a global pandemic, it got one, along with the ship’s skeleton crew of coronavirus exiles.
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