Declining membership is the big challenge for the Maine Grange.
September 2013
Enrollment at Maine universities projected at 31K
Classes begin Tuesday at the state’s seven universities and two of the community colleges.
NH DOT to discuss repairs to bridge connecting Conway to Fryeburg
The 106-foot-long, two-lane bridge that runs over the Conway Lake outlet on U.S. Route 302 is on the state’s “redlist.”
Camden woman killed in Route 1 crash in Belfast
Jayashree Kalmath’s vehicle was struck by a private charter bus.
Prediction: Heavy traffic and reading material
Miles the Moose and turnpike staff plan to hand out thousands of copies of a promotional edition of the Farmers’ Almanac at the York Toll Plaza.
Kiko weakens to tropical depression in Pacific
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Kiko is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low later in the day.
Crews make overnight gains on Yosemite wildfire
Although the fire still is growing, it was 45 percent contained as of Sunday with full containment not expected until Sept. 20.
Nyad 1st to swim to Florida from Cuba without cage
In her fifth try, Nyad reaches the Florida shore about 53 hours after leaving Havana.
Job market growing – for temporary help
One sector of Maine’s job market has been expanding rapidly, although its growth isn’t necessarily a positive sign for workers.
Buskers in Portland come in many varieties
PORTLAND — With its shops, galleries and restaurants filling the brick sidewalks with cash-carrying pedestrians, downtown Portland is a popular playground for outgoing musicians in search of an audience — and, if all goes well, a little cash.