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Wildfire smoke to reduce air quality in Maine through Fourth of July weekend

by Drew Johnson July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

The ongoing heat wave could exacerbate the impacts of increased levels of particle pollution as wildfires burn in Canada and the Western U.S.

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Here are some cooling centers in the Rangeley region

by Quentin Blais July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Kingfield, Eustis and Strong all have designated cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat this weekend.

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Damariscotta community members fight to keep birthing center open

by Joe Lawlor July 2, 2026July 7, 2026

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is considering closing its maternity ward by the end of the year. A grassroots effort by local residents has formed to try to save it.

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Feds say criminal group has stolen more than $100K in Maine using cloned EBT cards

by Emily Allen July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Prosecutors have charged 1 man, who they allege obtained funds using cloned cards.

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Where to find cooling centers open as dangerous heat bears down on Maine

by Drew Johnson June 30, 2026July 2, 2026

The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas in much of the state this week, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.

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Maine braces for extreme heat ahead of Fourth of July

by Morgan Womack June 29, 2026June 30, 2026

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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Waterville to bring opioid treatment into the field as part of state pilot program

by Hannah Kaufman June 28, 2026June 26, 2026

The medication has been proven to reduce fatal opioid overdoses by more than 60%.

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Farmington hospital launches addiction medicine program

by Rebecca Richard June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital has launched a new outpatient addiction medicine program to expand coordinated treatment for substance use disorders and related conditions.