The department recommends that people along Maine’s coast consider limiting strenuous outdoor activities if they are susceptible to the effects of air pollution.
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Gardiner council to consider options to shave $100,000 from proposed $8.4 million budget
A newly proposed position could be on the budget chopping block Wednesday as councilors hope to mitigate increased financial uncertainty.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Farmworker minimum wage on track to become Maine law
A bill to extend the state minimum wage to agricultural employees has now been approved by the Senate and House of Representatives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Maine lobster industry urges Trump to deliver on pledge to ease rules
The president has expressed interest in bolstering fishing rights in New England, but his specific plans remain unclear.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Emergency repairs to Augusta bridge prompt lane closures
The bridge that carries Bridge Street over the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta will be fixed over two days, with traffic to be detoured to Memorial Bridge.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Hallowell man charged with spying on ex with hidden cameras
Augusta woman alleges a man hid in her apartment and recorded her, and also placed disguised audio and video devices in her apartment.
Posted inMaine, News
Searchers find father’s body near top of Katahdin
Tim Keiderling, 58, had last been seen Sunday morning hiking toward the 5,267-foot summit in Baxter State Park. His daughter, Esther, 28, is still missing.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
A Harpswell chocolatier wants to make her Buoy Pops Maine’s next iconic treat
It started with a question: ‘Why has nobody made a lollipop shaped like a lobster buoy?’
Posted inSchools and Education
North Yarmouth Academy graduates reflect on passions, expanding comfort zones
On Sunday, 42 diplomas were given to North Yarmouth Academy’s class of 2025. Two standout graduates shared their experiences at the academy and what is next for them.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Rangeley’s Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
ABR Roadshow will be at the restaurant on June 20.