In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast
It’s an improvement even since mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner says Susan Collins is corrupt. Here’s what her record says.
Platner rolled out a series of anti-corruption policy measures Thursday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Waterville’s Ellie the elm tree is taken down Friday | Photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson capture the process of removing the beloved 150-year-old elm tree from Castonguay Square.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
Ranked-choice voting in Maine has been a roaring success | Opinion
Ranked-choice voting, semi-open primaries and ongoing absentee voting lift turnout and strengthen voters’ power.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in fatal Winthrop crash
Police say John Stratton Jr., 22, was driving 123 mph before the deadly wreck in August 2025.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values
Catholic pilgrims celebrate America’s 250th birthday with processions through Maine
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from St. Augustine, Florida, to Philadelphia made several stops in Maine on Thursday, including Portland and Peaks Island.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Windjammers want more Mainers to take schooner staycations
These touring vessels maintain a tradition of overnight sailing trips in Maine that dates back nearly 100 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Man dies after being hit by train in Old Orchard Beach
The 51-year-old from Old Orchard Beach was pronounced dead at the scene, officials say.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Oakland town officials interested in recruiting a data center
Councilors say they don’t want to drive away an industry that could bring new tax revenue.