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Holidays
'It's the one day when everybody's Irish': Maine Irish Heritage Center celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Public Safety
Police: Don't push your luck by drinking and driving this St. Patrick's Day
Police departments across Maine are asking those participating in holiday festivities to secure a safe ride home.
Entertainment
Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend
Mainers can partake in the Irish holiday and attend parades, raffles, concerts, roller derby, and more, from Portland to Bangor.
In The News
In the News Now | Celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage
March 17 is St. Patrick‘s Day! A look back at the history of the holiday and the contributions of Irish Americans. Plus, how people and cities are celebrating.
In The News
Women's History Month | Celebrating women from the past and present
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and trailblazing work of women. Here are stories honoring past and present women.
Community
Leap day is a special occasion for this Maine town. Here's why.
Smithfield in Somerset County claims to be the only town in Maine incorporated on Feb. 29, 1840.
Community
Leap Day means something different to the town of Smithfield
The central Maine community says it's the only town in the state to have been incorporated on Feb. 29. Festivities kick off this weekend to celebrate.
The Conversation
What would happen if leap years didn't exist?
Leap Day in 2024 falls on Thursday, Feb. 29.
History
How a one-page letter from George Washington helped shape our world
A new exhibit is on display at the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.
Nation World
Are banks closed on Presidents Day? Here's what's open, closed
Here's a look at what Presidents Day celebrates and what's open and closed for the federal holiday.
Nation World
Presidents Day, a holiday celebrating the nation's first president, has evolved drastically over the years
The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically, from being mostly unremarkable in the 1700s to the consumerism bonanza it has become today.
In The News
In the News Now | Celebrating Lunar New Year
It is officially the Lunar New Year! A look at how the holiday is celebrated across different Asian cultures, and the history behind some of the traditions.
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