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Maine’s Memorial Day weekend weather is looking just fine

by Drew Johnson May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Maine will get a break from the heat, but temperatures are still likely to reach the 60s this weekend, according to the National Weather Service, with a chance of rain in the final stretch.

Community, Guides, News, Things to Do

Memorial Day events planned in central Maine

by Staff Report May 20, 2026May 22, 2026

Cities and towns across the region have plans to honor and celebrate those who have died in service to their country.

Community, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Portland hits 92, breaking daily heat record; many other cities come close

by Drew Johnson May 19, 2026May 20, 2026

Portland eclipsed the previous May 19 mark of 86 degrees, set in 1949, and it was nearly the city’s hottest day in May on record.

Community, Maine, News

Dandelions already going to seed in Augusta

by Joe Phelan May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Photographer Joe Phelan captures the lifecycle of a dandelion.

Maine, News

Shrouded Samantha Smith statue

by Joe Phelan May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Photographer Joe Phelan captures repair work at the state’s Cultural Building, which will reopen later this year after several years of renovations.

Maine, News

Tuesday could bring record-setting heat for parts of Maine

by Daniel Kool May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 50s and 60s by the second half of the week.

Health, Maine, News

Mixed reaction to changes in Medicaid services for children with disabilities

by Joe Lawlor May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

After supporters raised an alarm, the Maine DHHS altered rules involving services for disabled children, fixing ‘what would have been some of the biggest threats to services,’ one advocate said.

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Lilac Festival, concerts, theater events among 8 things to do in central Maine

by Staff Report May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

‘Parlor Games’ to be staged in Madison, The Fogcutters plan Gardiner concert, The Wallflowers are set to perform at Waterville Opera House, Augusta to host Lilac Festival, Sandy River Music Festival to be held in Farmington, and the Righteous Brothers prepare to perform in Waterville.