The high temperature on some days topped 90 degrees, but the lows actually drove the month’s inflated average of 73.7 degrees, a forecaster says.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Randolph officials plan for new fire station
Randolph residents voted last week to authorize town officials to borrow up to $1.2 million for a new fire station that has been in the works for at least eight years.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hot, dry conditions persist across Maine as summer reaches midway point
While the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to begin sweeping through New England on Tuesday night, the forecast for August continues to suggest conditions that are both hotter and drier than average.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tamar Braxton pays tribute to boyfriend for ‘saving my life’
Police confirm they responded to an emergency at the R&B singer’s home in July but the artist did not provide details about her hospitalization.
Posted inNation & World
Ransomware feared as possible saboteur for November election
As state and local governments brace for November’s election, authorities are sounding the alarm about the potential for a well-timed attack that could block access to voter registration data and paralyze critical operations.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan History House kicks off ‘Wabanaki Voices’ exhibit with wigwam
Students worked alongside Barry Dana and apprentice Nathan Dana to build a wigwam, which stands at the Skowhegan History House.
Posted inNation & World
Isaias strengthens slightly as it crawls up Florida coast
The governor says the state is anticipating power outages and asked residents to have a week’s supply of water, food and medicine on hand.
Posted inNation & World
Debate begins for who’s first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC suggests vaccinating 12 million of the most critical health, national security and other essential workers first and then the 110 million people at high risk.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
BIW could benefit from coronavirus relief bill
$250 million of the $1 trillion HEALS Act is designated for the “surface combatant supplier base program,” which could benefit BIW and its suppliers.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Sports Digest: LaCosse is latest Patriot to opt out
The Patriots’ lack of depth at tight end is weakened further by the loss of projected starter Matt LaCosse.