With the latest drought monitor released on Thursday, nearly 90 percent of Maine is experiencing abnormally dry conditions.
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August 7 evening update: The latest on the coronavirus and Maine
The latest on the coronavirus and Maine.
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Collins, Gideon confirm 1st debate in Senate race, but spar over more meetings
House Speaker Sara Gideon reiterated to reporters on Friday that she wants to face off with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins five times ahead of their high-profile November race.
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BDN partners with Maine news organizations to host US Senate debate
It marks the first time in recent history that the two newspapers have collaborated on a candidate debate.
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Belfast Maskers present ‘Five Socially-distanced Comedies’
BELFAST – Belfast Maskers are continuing their season in August, despite this summer’s challenges, with a presentation of “Five Socially-distanced Comedies” outside of the Basil Burwell Community Theater. On the evenings of Aug. 22, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m., and on Aug. 23 & 30 at 2 p.m., performances will take place on the […]
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Trump campaign opening offices in Presque Isle and Bangor
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election officially opened the campaign’s Presque Isle office on Friday, Aug. 7.
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Federal judge upholds executive order closing businesses during pandemic
The lawsuit sought an injunction ordering the governor to allow businesses to reopen immediately and to lift the 14-day quarantine on people coming to Maine from out of state.
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Biden apologizes for comments on racial diversity among Black people
A Biden adviser explained his comments as being about the diversity of political views among Latinos.
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Bangor courthouses to bring new electronic case file system online this fall
The new system will provide attorneys and unrepresented parties with greater access to case records and more convenient ways to manage cases, officials said.
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Police identify Minnesota man killed in Bucksport crash last month
A pedestrian from Minnesota was struck and killed by an Orland man’s vehicle on River Road in Bucksport last month, police said Friday.
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A bear sighting on Islesboro turned out to be a dog named Sugar
A posting from Thursday afternoon stated that a bear had been seen south of Christ Church on Pendleton Point Road at about 1:30 p.m.
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Delivery delays harmful to Postal Service, Angus King says
Postal workers in Portland have been instructed to prioritize Amazon packages over first-class mail.
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Appeals court sides with Cape Elizabeth teen who spoke out against sexual assault
A federal appeals court has ruled that a lower court was justified in blocking the suspension of Aela Mansmann.
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Sara Gideon ‘climate agenda’ endorses making US carbon neutral by 2050
It’s similar to a pledge Gov. Janet Mills made in September.
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UMaine Extension 4-H virtual fun run along the coast
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is hosting a virtual fun run along the Maine coastline Aug. 15–Sept. 15. The event is open to the public. Help ME Conquer the Maine Coastline is a virtual run, walk and bike along all 3,478 miles of Maine’s coastline. The event includes an interactive map to […]
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Give college a try for free, scholarships available through the University of Maine at Augusta to get you started.
EAST MILLINOCKET — Does COVID-19 have you feeling down, are you out of work or just looking for a change? How about trying something new? Ever thought about going to college, but wondered if it was right for you, you are not alone. That is why the University of Maine System offers Osher New Beginnings […]
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Bonanza of sports events gives fans much-needed escape from pandemic
If sports are your escape — if competition is your diversion from this grim reality — then you can agree with these three words: Best. August. Ever.
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KVCOG partners with Apparel Impact to launch new textile recycling program in the Kennebec Valley
FAIRFIELD — The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) is pleased to announce a new addition to our lineup of environmental management programs. Through a new partnership with Apparel Impact, a textile recovery and recycling company based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, KVCOG will begin the implementation of 12 new collection points in nine communities throughout […]
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4-vehicle, chain-reaction crash on MDI sends 3 to hospital
The crash happened Wednesday evening after a speeding southbound car crossed into the opposite lane on Route 102 in Somesville.