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Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
As FBI gets involved, Bellows suggests ‘bad actors’ behind mailing 250 blank ballots to Newburgh woman
The secretary of state defends absentee voting in Maine and discloses that the ballots sent to the Penobscot County woman last week were seemingly intended for Ellsworth.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Did Maine’s rainy day fund reach its legal maximum in fiscal 2025? | Fact brief
The fund is primarily used to cover revenue shortfalls during economic downturns.
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Augusta Downtown Alliance hires new director
Isabelle Oechslie, currently working as a planning consultant, looks to lead downtown revitalization.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Troop sendoff in Augusta and Yom Kippur in Waterville featured in the Week In Photos
Central Maine photographers share their top picks for Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2025.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
High schools Thursday: Cony, Hall-Dale tie in girls soccer
A clash between Class B Cony and Class C Hall-Dale ends in a stalemate.
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Expanded protections for Maine vernal pools, wildlife to get public hearing
The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.
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Augusta cancer walk to gather 1,200 survivors, supporters
The Saturday morning walk as part of the Day of Hope at the Augusta Civic Center will take place in between educational sessions, vendors and speeches.