The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch between Wednesday and Friday for portions of southern, central and western Maine. Heat and humidity could make it feel as hot as 110 degrees.
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Does Maine law prohibit riding a bicycle on the sidewalk? | Fact brief
Municipalities may adopt local restrictions on where cyclists can ride.
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Lightning strike sparks small fire at Augusta Comfort Inn
The building, which sustained minor damage after a severe thunderstorm Sunday evening, was evacuated.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Help us make local news better — for you
We’re conducting a reader feedback survey to better understand what you want from our newsrooms.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, News, Things to Do
Fourth of July week brings creativity, tours, music and more to central Maine
An Art in the Park event is set for Waterville, take in a Castle Tucker tour in Wiscasset, ‘Clue’ will be staged in Madison, Steve Earle plans Waterville concert
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue tech plan flags gaps in social media oversight
Regional School Unit 9 is reviewing social media procedures as its draft technology plan says district communication lacks a unified framework.
Posted inNews
A historical look back at Maine’s Independence Day celebrations
Mainers have long marked America’s milestone birthdays, so here’s a few from our archives.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Things to Do
14 places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Maine
As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, planned festivities include live music, parades and fireworks.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
The headlines may have faded. The horror in Gaza has not. | Opinion
With attention diverted to Lebanon and Iran, Israel carries on its genocide against the Palestinian people and escalates its annexation of the West Bank with impunity.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Here’s how the Times/Press Herald/Siena poll works, and how to read the full results
The poll of likely Maine voters, based on hundreds of phone calls, paints a detailed picture of Mainers’ attitudes 5 months before the general election.