Nearly 2,500 firefighters were battling the blaze, aided by 16 helicopters and numerous air tankers.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris raised $200 million in one week, signed 170,000 volunteers
Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump, running mate Sen. JD Vance and their surrogates have stepped up efforts to frame Harris as a far-left politician out of touch with American mainstream.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Christmas-themed boat parade highlights final day of OakFest
The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children’s events, vendors and a children’s book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop society to host square dance club members Aug. 8
The Winthrop History Center is set to host members of the Squire Town Squares at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Squire Town Squares members will present a short talk about square dancing in Maine along with a dance demonstration. For those who opt for a […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
The 48 hours of confusion, chaos and fear after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting raise questions about police training
It took 2 days and 5 searches of a property in Lisbon, Maine, before police finally found the shooter’s body – despite repeated tips that it was his most likely hiding spot.
Posted inMaine, News
As temperatures rise, so do Maine’s mountain tree lines
Climate change fuels an uphill arboreal march at Katahdin and other regional peaks, squeezing out rare alpine ecosystems.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s salt marshes are at risk of disappearing, from rising sea levels and much more
A University of Maine analysis suggests a significant portion of them could be gone by the end of the century, without a lot of human intervention.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow woman suffers critical burns after putting gas on brush pile
The woman, 79, was in critical condition and flown to a Portland hospital after being burned over 40% of her body, according to Winslow Deputy Fire Chief Michael Murphy, who helped to treat her.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
With Richmond’s Swan Island service down for the day, people turn to a seaplane for bay tours
A seaplane took people on tours around Merrymeeting Bay during Richmond Days.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Albion celebrates bicentennial with parade, music, games, food, historical offerings
Hundreds flocked Saturday to Albion to celebrate the town’s 200th birthday.