Weather balloons provide information that forecasters and computer models use to figure out what the weather will be and how dangerous it can get.
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Patagonia sues Marden’s, alleging that Maine retailer knowingly sold counterfeit gear
The general manager for Marden’s says the Winslow-based company had no idea the products were inauthentic and has removed them from its stores.
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Forecast for National Weather Service in Maine still cloudy
But staff meteorologists admit the interruption of weather balloon launches will undermine the accuracy of the agency’s weather modeling and forecasts.
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‘I’m afraid for this country’: Ukrainians in Maine worry for their homeland, new homes
For some Ukrainians living in Maine, the country’s dire position — and the United States’ shifting attitude — create dual anxieties: While the fate of their homeland appears uncertain, so too does the political landscape of their new home.
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National Weather Service to halt weather balloon work in Maine
Within hours of the news, forecasters at news outlets throughout the country decried the decision, saying that it would undermine forecasting for affected communities.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus/ Yarmouth boys hockey advances to regional final
Defenseman Colby Carnes plays a huge role as the reigning Class B champions knock out Poland/ Leavitt/ Oak Hill/ Gray-New Gloucester for the second straight season.
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This Maine hockey player powers junior, high school teams
Brody Emond, an Oak Hill High senior, leads his Leavitt co-op and a Maine Nordiques squad in scoring.
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Maine’s coldest case: Police still don’t know who killed Kenny Wood Jr. in Auburn in 1954
Despite years of investigation, authorities have never figured out who murdered the 12-year-old from Gray.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Friday’s Class A South basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from the girls and boys regional finals at the Portland Expo.
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Monday’s Portland basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from third day of the basketball tourney at the Portland Expo.