I fell in love with the beauty and ease of Maine living at the age of 15, when I visited the state for the first time. From ...

A cat’s tail is more than just a fluffy add-on. It’s also an essential tool for balance and communication. However, some ...

Long before the Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine’s first professional soccer club, kicked off its inaugural season in March, fans were showing their love. Last fall, 4,500 folks put down deposits on ...

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Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits about plastic recycling, whale sharks and crab Rangoon enlightened and ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

Christmas is a time full of magic, traditions, and joy. But did you know that many of the holiday customs we love today have deep, surprising histories? From the twinkling lights on Christmas trees to ...

Santa inspired by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for kindness and secret gift-giving. Santa's red suit popularized by Coca-Cola, earlier depictions showed him in bishop's attire. Santa's ...

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The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. For people residing in the Northern Hemisphere, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2025, heralds the official arrival of winter (the Southern Hemisphere’s winter ...