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Clean-cut star of two iconic 1990s movies looks VERY different today...can you guess who?
He starred in two iconic 1990s movies, was the voice of a huge cartoon and now sports a magnificent bushy beard. The actor, spotted in Los Angeles earlier this month, played the charming prince in a Disney movie still regarded as one of the...

Maine's Strawberry Season Has Started Boasting The Best Berries!
Is there anything better than the sweet smell of strawberries in the sun? Strawberries, Brittany Auclair Strawberries, Brittany Auclair Or getting down, picking one straight from the plant, and tasting all that delicious berry goodness straight...

SportsCenter 50 States in 50 Days schedule
ESPN's SportsCenter is coming to your state this summer. The flagship program will embark on a one-of-a-kind, seven-week tour across the U.S., anchoring live on-site shows and producing storytelling segments from all 50 states. The journey begins...

Kennedy Funding Closes $1.633 Million Land Loan For Residential Development In Kennebunk, Maine
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) ENGLEWOOD, N.J., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid soaring demand in southern Maine, Kennedy Funding is providing the financing to make new housing a reality. The direct private lender announced the closing of a $1.633...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Utilities industry across Portland Maine News publication area
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

Get $30 Maine Savings Amphitheater Tickets
Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to have Bangor's Maine Savings Amphitheater. The large (16,000 person capacity), state-of-the-art, outdoor concert venue allows Eastern Maine to host some of the world's top touring entertainers. While the...

Who are the greatest sports figures in Maine's history?
The calendar is about to flip to July. Most sports other than baseball are currently on pause. What better time is there to break out Mount Rushmore-themed sports talk? Cooper Flagg captured the attention of the basketball world last Wednesday as...

Family-Friendly Camping Spots in Northern Maine
Camping in Aroostook County is a great way to experience northern Maine. Views and Activities There are some family-friendly campgrounds to explore that have beautiful views, outdoor activities and convenient amenities. Location and Relaxation...

When Anna Kendrick Buys Your Bug Art in Portland
If you were taking a lovely stroll in downtown Portland, Maine recently, you have may have caught a surreal celebrity moment. If you missed it, don’t worry, local artist Savannah Saccarelli shared all of the iconic details with us! Savannah set up...

Tom Tatum Outdoors: Sunday hunting bill reaches Gov. Shapiro’s desk
Our holiday headlines were full of news about the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” wending its way through Congress and finally being signed into law by President Trump on July Fourth. But here in Pennsylvania, another much lower profile bill was...

Cheating Is More Common in Maine Than You Might Think
This study reveals new statistics and information about infidelity and cheating, including how often it happens here in Maine. Listen, we get it—cheating and infidelity can mean different things to different people, and what one person sees as...

SportsCenter 50 States in 50 Days schedule, dates, times for ESPN shows from each state on 2025 national tour
ESPN is set to launch its "SportsCenter 50 States in 50 Days" tour, kicking off on June 27, 2025. The tour will showcase various sporting events from each state, emphasizing unique local activities and competitions. Each day, a different state...

Portland nonprofit urges art museum to hold off on Free Street building demolition
Greater Portland Landmarks is urging the Portland Museum of Art to hold off on demolishing the building at 142 Free St. until all permits and funding for the planned new building have been secured. The museum owns the building and despite...
In Sanford, Maine’s Only Water-Skiing Show Makes a Splash
By Sara Anne Donnelly Photos by Michael D. Wilson From our July 2025 issue It was a few minutes before showtime on Number One Pond, in Sanford, last summer. The evening sun, thinly veiled by clouds, cast a silvery glow on the choppy water and 500...

The Art Diary July 2025 – Revd Jonathan Evens
The July Art Diary begins with exhibitions in and reflection on ecclesiastical buildings, through the Liverpool Biennial and the Waterloo Festival. Moments from the wide-ranging engagement between religion and art are featured in exhibitions at...

Maine Rep. Laurel Libby’s Voting, Speaking Rights Restored After Democrats Silenced Her Over Trans Athletes
Maine Rep. Laurel Libby (R) had her speaking and voting rights restored on Wednesday after state Democrats silenced her over her stance on transgender-identifying athletes. Libby’s speaking rights were restored five months after Democrats censured...

Nissan, Ford, Honda among recalled vehicles: See recent car recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for over 400,000 Nissan vehicles. Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can...

10 Famous Portland Maine Restaurants Featured on TV Food Shows
I've long since lost track of the countless hours I've spent watching food-centered TV shows. I'm literally watching one of those shows, while I write this. Reality competitions, cooking game shows, travel series, holiday specials, if it's about...

Poisonous Plant Grows Wild in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts
It's the most dangerous plant out there, and depending on your own health, age, and the plant's life, it can be deadly if you're exposed to it. I have the symptoms listed at the bottom of this quick read. Now, this dangerous plant for people and...

Maine GOP calls for federal probe into alleged voter ID issues
The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data. PORTLAND, Maine — Members of Maine's Republican Party claim they have found 600 voters who...