The previous record temperature for June 24 in Augusta was 93 degrees, but that record appeared to be broken before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Versant Power customers will see another rate increase next month
Maine’s second-largest electric utility serves about 165,000 customers in northern and eastern Maine.
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I’m a Duke student who had to pass a test to see Cooper Flagg play. Here’s what I learned.
Cameron Indoor Stadium can’t hold every student, so a rigorous process determines which lucky fans got to see the Newport native face off against UNC. I was one.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Construction company for Bar Harbor hotel fined in fatal building collapse
OSHA issued the fines in connection with the death of a man working at the property.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers OK additional $3M for reproductive health care
The additional funding approved by the Legislature’s budget committee still needs to be supported by the Senate and signed by Gov. Mills.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sen. King calls for investigation into canceled contracts impacting veterans
King and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are asking the VA Office of Inspector General to look into the Trump administration’s cancellation of hundreds of contracts.
Posted inEvents
Watch: Maine Voices Live with author Tom Ricks
From war zones to the woods of Maine, celebrated journalist Tom Ricks turns his award-winning writing to the place he calls home, telling stories shaped by Maine’s people and landscape. Ricks discussed his recent release “We Can’t Save You” with reporter Ray Routhier on Tuesday, September 9, at 7 p.m. at One Longfellow Square.
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Open Door with Garry Jenkins, President of Bates College
Garry Jenkins brings a rare blend of legal, philanthropic, and academic leadership to the table. His experience spans from leading Wall Street boardrooms to directing one of Maine’s top colleges. Hear about and learn from his diverse leadership ethos when he sits down with Stefanie Manning on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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Watch: Open Door with Garry Jenkins, President of Bates College
Garry Jenkins brings a rare blend of legal, philanthropic, and academic leadership to the table. His experience spans from leading Wall Street boardrooms to directing one of Maine’s top colleges. Hear about and learn from his diverse leadership ethos when he sits down with Stefanie Manning on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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Maine Sen. Rick Bennett announces run for governor as an independent
The longtime Republican lawmaker is unenrolling from the party as he launches his campaign to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.