The cities of Waterville and Augusta are prepared, with help from their chambers of commerce, to receive influxes of people for such large events that are increasingly being held in central Maine.
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Here’s what Mainers need to know about the Real ID requirement for air travel
Starting next May, residents will have to present a Real ID or passport to fly domestically.
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‘Trying to fill a void’: New restaurant opens in Wilton
The Square-Downtown Wilton is now open 4-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
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After extreme heat, central Maine stores still have plenty of air conditioners
Some local businesses reported strong sales of air conditioning units this week, but wherever you go most local stores seemed to have plenty in stock for when temperatures heat up again.
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Portland Press Herald top editor stepping down for new role at Boston University
Steve Greenlee returned to the paper as managing editor in 2012 and took over as executive editor in 2021. He’ll be joining the faculty at BU in the fall.
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American Airlines CEO says removal of several Black passengers from a flight was ‘unacceptable’
American Airlines is putting employees on leave after an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight.
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Biden administration old-growth forest proposal doesn’t ban logging, but still angers industry
Environmentalists have urged the administration to go even further as they seek to stop logging projects on federal lands in Oregon, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho and other states.
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In Atlanta to promote fentanyl actions, Yellen announces sanctions against Mexican cartel
New sanctions target members of La Nueva Familia Michoacana drug cartel, a notoriously violent group.
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Maine home insurance rates are rising. Blame climate change.
More frequent and intense weather extremes and rising sea levels will drive up Maine home insurance premiums by 19% this year, the second-highest increase in the U.S., a recent report says.
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Heat wave trips up power plants, prompting New England grid operator to issue warning
ISO-New England declared a ‘Power Caution’ for more than 4 hours Tuesday as air conditioners cranked up at the start of what’s expected to be a 3-day heat wave.