Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 50s and 60s by the second half of the week.
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8 still hospitalized days after Searsmont mill explosion
Officials on Monday identified all victims of the fiery explosion at Robbins Lumber, which killed Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross and injured 12 others.
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Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school cost-sharing change would shift taxes among towns
The cost-sharing formula change would factor in each town’s pupil count when determining how some local education costs are split among the towns.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mixed reaction to changes in Medicaid services for children with disabilities
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.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Municipal payment system back online in Maine after being down most of Monday
Cities and towns across the state were unable to accept payments for vehicle registration and taxes for most of the day.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News, Things to Do
6 Maine events this week include ‘The Laugh Track,’ Sandy River Music Festival
Plus, Boston Dance Theater brings ‘The Carol Kaye Project’ to Rockland on Saturday.
Posted inCommunity, News
Kingfield residents cite ‘inconsistencies’ in Bowdoin camp proposal
The 20.7-acre plot is drawing criticism from Kingfield residents over road usage and what they say are changing plans.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News, Things to Do
Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley’s got that lovin’ feelin’ about his show in Maine
The Righteous Brothers perform in Waterville on May 27.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, News, Things to Do
Lilac Festival, concerts, theater events among 8 things to do in central Maine
‘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.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
How not to look like a tourist in Maine | Column
Five pointers for subtly proving you’re local — or making it seem that way.