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No parts of Maine in extreme drought, but wildfire danger is high

Much of Maine is still considered to be in severe drought, and the Maine Forest Service says fire risk is high in the vast majority of the state.

The draft proposes a 15% increase to the town’s municipal budget.

Tourism experts say they are closely watching multiple factors, including gas prices and airfare costs, to understand possible impacts.

The donation from Susan C. Jaques, remembered as frugal and thoughtful, will help students for generations, the Thomas College president said.

Following concerns over costs, lawmakers on the education committee supported an amended version of the bill. It now goes to the full Legislature.

Data included in the recent state report also highlights an increase in the use of Maine’s yellow flag law following the Lewiston mass shooting.

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The nonprofit Friends of Acadia has been helping raise money and secure property for more rooms.

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We cannot determine the course of this conflict. Neither are we powerless.

The Farmington Public Library closed its children’s room March 31 for renovations, with limited services available upstairs during the project.