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It is always difficult knowing when to euthanize a family pet. Part I addressed how an owner knows when it is time.

Cassandra Provencher said she was still in shock Tuesday after winning the Mrs. Maine America title two days before.

Tim Smith doesn't think the apocalypse is coming. He's not into high-tech gadgets or high-drama, made-for-TV survival situations.

Sue Mapes has a sweet job. She gets to spend the day working with her family, surrounded by chocolate truffles, cherry cordials, jelly beans and the like.

State authorities say they've seen a jump in the number of complaints about tattoo parties and tattooing of minors, prompting them to issue a public warning that such practices are illegal in Maine.

Anne Dobson lives in Saco, Maine. She was born in Hartford, Maine during the famous blizzard of 1943 and was raised in Pittsfield as a child.

The editors of Scientific American regularly encounter perspectives on science and technology that we believe our readers would find thought-provoking, fascinating, debatable and challenging.

When Thursday arrives this week, how about heading off to Asia - while you're right here in Portland.

Peek inside Charles Gatewood's 'Wall Street' next week when River Tree Arts and The Kymara Gallery present an exhibition of rare vintage and contemporary photographic prints based on the photo essay, 'Wall Street.' The show will open at River Tree Arts's Irvine Gallery in Kennebunk with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb.

Maine's secretary of state is developing new rules that would make it harder and more time-consuming for young drivers to get their licenses.

Cassandra Provencher, of Sanford, will compete in the Mrs. Maine American Pageant that will be held in Thornton Academy's performing arts center in Saco on Sunday, Feb.

The Eastern Trail Alliance got its start in 1980. The idea was to provide a 65-mile public access trail from Portland to Kittery.

BAR HARBOR, Maine - A local hotelier has added yet another lodging property, and three others in New England, to his portfolio.

A 44-year-old man fell to his death Monday while working on an electrical transmission tower off Boom Road.

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SACO, Maine -- A lineman working on a utility pole died Monday when he fell 55 feet to his death.

SACO, Maine - City officials are proposing a new public works building and location, and the owner of the MHG Ice Centre is considering buying the current public works property as the arena plans to expand his facility.

New full-service Hilton Brand Hotel to open near Maine Mall Wyndham soon to become the DoubleTree by HiltonTM SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine - The landmark hotel, known for its dual circular towers, by the Maine Mall is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar upscale renovation.