The state of Maine is seeking the return of a copy of the Declaration of Independence that was acquired by a Virginia man at an estate auction in 1995. picked by marli 10 months ago

In light of recent events at the University of Maine at Farmington, students, veterans and many others gathered to support the American flag.

Update to this post. picked by cartoonmotion 6 months ago

Amongst other things, The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife keep track of the Black Bear population. This includes checking the health and well being of hibernating bears in their dens.

This site provides a photo record of one such health check.

More info on MDIFW activity here picked by pocksucket 5 months ago

Those who peer at children in public could find themselves on the wrong side of the law in Maine soon picked by mutil8or 6 months ago

The Skinny Dip sandwich, featuring sliced prime rib in a baguette roll, is offered free of charge to anyone willing to plunge naked from the eatery's dock into Moosehead Lake. picked by suebe 1 year ago

"Hey, you can’t go skinny-dipping at this time of year," said Hessa, who organized the events and asked to be identified only by her first name. picked by readingitall 2 years ago

An art project at the University of Maine at Farmington caused controversy when it's creator placed US Flags on the floor of a heavily trafficked hallway. She said it was a social experiment to see how respectful people were of the flag. picked by Marli 6 months ago

The world's largest snowwoman in Bethel, Maine has been named after Senator Olympia Snowe. Standing at about 122 feet tall, she has trees for arms and skis for eyelashes. picked by cartoonmotion 8 months ago

OMFG RUN!! It's the BLOB!! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!


(Extra upvote from me for whomever sticks the "Location of Blob" image in the link in as the theme pic.) picked by moe 9 months ago

The creator of a sand castle built nearly 32 feet high to raise funds for terminally ill children and their families hopes the structure will be named the world's tallest. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The owners of J'aime Kennel have filed a $900M lawsuit against the state of Maine, the town of Buxton, judges, a local legislator, Buxton's police chief, and anyone else they can think of. The kennel was raided in August and had more than 250 dogs and puppies seized for cruelty and failure to provide medical care.
Update to this story picked by marli 11 months ago

That's just what I want, my kid 11 year old kid on birth control. *shiver*

Edit* Update on this story. picked by proverb 12 months ago

A ham steak tossed onto a school lunchroom table has a Maine community struggling with what constitutes a hate crime and bruised race relations. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"Fish'n Optician" is actually a real business in Maine according to Neatorama. picked by jaxomlotus 2 years ago

When Elizabeth Emerson confessed to a newspaper that her only real indulgence has been an occasional chocolate bar during her 87 years, she wasn't prepared for the sweet response that followed. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Police and three animal rescue groups raided the facility, and the search resulted in the seizure of more than 230 dogs and puppies, several of which were diagnosed with infectious diseases. picked by marli 1 year ago

Prominent defense lawyer and former gubernatorial candidate puts on Bin Laden mask, waves toy rifle and lobs plastic grenades at cops, then cries about first amendment rights after his arrest. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

Sigh... picked by moe 11 months ago

A newspaper photographer captured dramatic images of a fugitive jumping from a third-floor balcony - then captured the fugitive. picked by marli 12 months ago

A man checks into a B&B. He murders the innkeeper, a guest, the innkeeper's daughter, and a friend.
The guest's sister is now suing the estate of the innkeeper.
Because apparently you are now responsible for someone's insanity if you rent them a room. picked by Marli 4 weeks ago