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Farms in central and western Maine at or near peak for summer growing season
This summer has been much better than 2023 for crop yields in most places, but heat and humidity are taking a toll for some.
Lebanon family mourns anew as second son is killed in motorcycle crash
Adam Parker, 17, died last week in a crash in York, just two years after his older brother was killed while riding his motorcycle.
Rip currents are on the rise in Maine, along with swimmers in distress
Packing high winds and high seas, last winter’s wallop completely remodeled the underwater topography of the surf zone – leading to dozens of beach rescues this summer.
On the Edge: Baa baa black sheep
The tale of gangster Eddie Devine has finally been unearthed, J.P. Devine writes.
Watch: Old Hallowell Day 2024 builds new traditions while celebrating the old
From flags to trash art to trees, this year’s Old Hallowell Day festivities had an emphasis on renewing old traditions while beginning new ones.
2 Maine State Police cruisers struck in separate collisions
Both vehicles were sideswiped early Friday morning while troopers responded to highway traffic incidents.
L/A RiverFest 2024 wraps up with a regatta on the Androscoggin River
Folks gathered on the John T. Jenkins Memorial Bridge to enjoy the view of oarsmen on the day’s calm Androscoggin River.
Police: Waterville man who crashed car into police cruiser was drinking and driving
The crash was one of two involving Maine State Police cruisers on Friday, authorities say.
Israeli military says it has struck several Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks
The drone attack by Houthi rebels killed one person in the center of Tel Aviv and wounded at least 10 others near the United States Embassy early Friday.