7 years ago
Hot weather expected to break with thunderstorms on Friday
This week’s hot, sticky weather is expected to break Friday as thunderstorms roll in, bringing with them a cold front and cooler temperatures for the weekend.
State
7 years ago
Customs and Border Patrol in talks to build new facility in Old Town
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is in early talks with Old Town officials about relocating its air and marine division from Houlton to the city’s airport.
7 years ago
Flags to fly at half-staff to honor slain journalists
In respect for the victims of the shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, on June 28, Governor Paul R. LePage has directed the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset this evening, July 3, 2018.
7 years ago
Hot, humid air spurs heat warnings across Maine
Heat and hazardous weather advisories have been posted across the state as Maine braces for a week of sweltering humidity and warm air.
7 years ago
Family of murdered St. Francis woman attends signing of law in her name
The parents of Amy Theriault, a young St. Francis woman who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2014, attended a ceremonial signing by Gov. Paul LePage in Augusta on Monday, June 25, of a law enacted to help other families of domestic violence murder victims seek justice.
7 years ago
Four Corners Park celebrates grand opening
More than 50 motorcycle riders from across Maine rode into Madawaska Saturday, June 23, for the Four Corners park grand opening.
7 years ago
Senate passes farm bill with Maine-friendly provisions
The Senate on Thursday easily passed its farm bill by a vote of 86-11, with U.S. Senator Angus King voted in favor of its passage. The legislation includes a number of provisions that King supported that he said will help Maine.
7 years ago
UMFK’s Acadian Archives to open Evangeline exhibit July 5
The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes of the University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to open their new exhibit, “Evangeline,” with a wine and cheese reception on July 5, 2018, at 4:30 pm.
7 years ago
The tick that can make you allergic to meat is showing up in Maine
Maine pest experts are searching for the lone star tick, a disease-ridden pest with a bite that can cause humans to become allergic to red meat.
7 years ago
Proposal could create ‘retail hubs,’ sprawl in Maine woods
Officials who oversee development in the state’s Unorganized Territory were urged Wednesday to not make rule changes that critics say could create sprawlin the Maine woods and undermine development in northern municipalities.
