N.J couple loses bid to kick neighbors off beach in front of their Maine cottage

The Maine Supreme Court determined that property developers intended for Popham Beach to be accessible to all residents, ...

Historic Rangeley exhibit showcases western Maine’s earliest human history

Historic Rangeley is highlighting the Vail Site exhibit, which documents the earliest known human presence in western Maine ...

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Issues Directive Industry Classification Update to SIC 2834; Formally Identifies as Pharmaceutical Entity Since 2022

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) (“ETST” or the “Company”), a strategic holding company, is issuing a formal directive to all financial data providers, news aggregators, and brokerage platforms to ...
Central Maine

Starting the New Year in Maine on a high point — or peak

On New Year’s Eve, Ilse Dunbar will be in bed well before midnight. That’s because she’ll be up on New Year’s Day at 4:30 a.m. to hit the trail. “I would never skip Jan. 1 as a hiking day,” the ...
New York Magazine

What 17 Cool People Packed for Argentina, Maine, and More

Packing for a trip is sometimes even more challenging than planning the trip itself. That’s why, when we ask highly discerning travelers to share their itineraries for our Steal My Vacation series, we ...
Gothamist

An East Village record store had the vinyl find of a lifetime — on an island in Maine

Andy Breslau was browsing at Ergot Records a couple of years ago when he stopped short. The East Village shop had an entire section devoted to the relatively obscure folk singer Kath Bloom and her ...
newscentermaine.com

Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to see it, what to expect

ATLANTA — Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend as the Geminid meteor shower—one of the most beloved meteor displays of the year—reaches its peak. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at The Franklin ...
Mainebiz

For two Maine island towns, a lack of housing thwarts employers in search of workers

The lack of affordable year-round and seasonal housing in the Hancock County island towns of Deer Isle and Stonington is thwarting many employers from finding enough workers, leaving a shortfall of ...
thecooldown

Onlooker sparks outrage with photo of mansion being built on US island: 'A monstrosity'

Owning a lovely home on a private island is many people's ideal of pure luxury. However, one new mansion on Hope Island near Portland, Maine, is raising some eyebrows among nearby residents. In a ...
The Conversation

Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

Carl Lipo receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Geographic Society. Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is often portrayed in popular culture as an enigma. The ...
The New York Times

On a Maine Island, She Wanted Her Home to Feel Like a ‘Sculpture’

Natasha Durham, founder of a handbag company, wanted her architect to focus more on light and shapes than on practical matters, like the number of bathrooms. Credit...Jeremy Bittermann/JBSA Supported ...