Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.
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SNAP cuts could impact Maine’s free lunch for students in the long term
School districts will continue to offer lunches at no cost, but changes in eligibility for food assistance could result in less federal funding in the future.
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Mainers like absentee voting. Question 1 would make that option harder.
The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.
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Here’s how Maine’s voter ID referendum would change absentee voting
The changes include limitations on the number of ballot drop boxes, an end to ongoing absentee voting and an end to family members making ballot requests for voters.
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What happens to the body under extreme heat? Medical tent at Beach to Beacon offers a glimpse
Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to more serious issues like dizziness, vomiting and seizures.
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Among Maine workers, growing recognition of heat as a top occupational safety hazard
As summer temperatures increase, more attention is focused on the danger of working in high heat.
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Mainers like absentee voting. Question 1 would make that option harder.
The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Palmyra woman charged with robbery conspiracy linked to killing
Jacqueline McClure, 33, pleaded not guilty to the charge at her arraignment Wednesday.
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Waterville council OKs 6-month moratorium on mobile home park lot rental increases
The Waterville City Council took a first step to approve a 6-month moratorium on increasing lot rental costs for mobile home parks, allowing the city time to consider developing an ordinance dealing with proposed increases.
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Hurricane Erin expected to bring high surf, rip currents to Maine
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for high rip current risk Thursday and a high surf advisory from Friday morning to Saturday night.