With 90-degree days expected this week, officials encourage people in Maine to be prepared for potentially dangerous swimming and boating scenarios.
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Canaan native sheds light on 20th Maine Regiment in new book
Jared Peatman, who since middle school has been researching the group known for its role in the Battle of Gettysburg, plans to give talks in Brunswick, Canaan and Madison.
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Fayette’s Starling Hall open as cooling center
Fayette residents can beat the heat at Starling Hall on July 1-3 and enjoy a Spectrum Generations meal July 6.
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Where to see Revolutionary War history across Maine
Take off on a road trip over the long holiday weekend and through the month of July for an up-close look at how Maine helped shape a nation.
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Where to find cooling centers open as dangerous heat bears down on Maine
The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas in much of the state this week, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.
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Construction to begin on Carter Memorial Bridge connecting Waterville, Winslow
The bridge will remain open to 2-way traffic until late July.
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Norridgewock man charged with drug trafficking; is hospitalized after bust
Investigators seized 324 grams of suspected fentanyl, and the man was taken to the hospital after appearing to ingest something, the sheriff said.
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Owner of Friendship market detained by ICE
Dhavalkumar Patel was apprehended by immigration agents at Wallace’s Market on Saturday. He contends that he is being unlawfully held.
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Bingham break-ins linked to 6 children, police say
The children are suspected of involvement in break-ins of 13 storage units and 6 motor vehicles, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Fourth of July festivities will light up central Maine this weekend
Fair events, parades and fireworks are scheduled across the region this weekend.