It’s an improvement even since mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Graham Platner says Susan Collins is corrupt. Here’s what her record says.
Platner rolled out a series of anti-corruption policy measures Thursday.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Waterville’s Ellie the elm tree is taken down Friday | Photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson capture the process of removing the beloved 150-year-old elm tree from Castonguay Square.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values
Catholic pilgrims celebrate America’s 250th birthday with processions through Maine
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from St. Augustine, Florida, to Philadelphia made several stops in Maine on Thursday, including Portland and Peaks Island.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Windjammers want more Mainers to take schooner staycations
These touring vessels maintain a tradition of overnight sailing trips in Maine that dates back nearly 100 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Man dies after being hit by train in Old Orchard Beach
The 51-year-old from Old Orchard Beach was pronounced dead at the scene, officials say.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Baby show, jewelry sales add charm to Monmouth Fair | Photos
Photographer Anna Chadwick focuses on the offerings of the second day at the Monmouth Fair which included a baby show and a variety of vendors in the exhibition hall.
Posted inMaine, News
Data shows reports of ICE activity in Maine have risen
Immigration advocates say calls to a hotline have corresponded with steadily climbing reports of enforcement and detentions. Federal officials continue to be tight-lipped about apprehensions.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bangor man charged with attempted murder in stabbing
Police announced Thursday that the suspect was arrested in upstate New York.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner rolls out anti-corruption platform in Senate race
The Democratic nominee wants to ban stock trading by lawmakers and their spouses.