The tropical depression is expected to douse western parts of the state with several inches of rain Friday into Saturday, but coastal communities may see just a sprinkling.
Daniel Kool
Staff Writer
Daniel Kool is the Portland Press Herald's utilities reporter, covering electricity, gas, broadband - anything you get a bill for. He also covers the impact of tariffs on Maine and picks up the odd business story. He joined the Press Herald in 2024 as the night reporter. A graduate of Boston University, he previously covered city news, transportation and higher education for the Boston Globe. His work has also appeared in GBH News, the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston University's student newspaper, where he was the city news editor. A midwestern transplant, Daniel lives in Biddeford, where he plays with keyboards and little noise-making boxes.
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Wells overwhelmingly votes to temporarily ban large housing developments
Residents voted by more than a 10-to-1 margin in favor of adopting a 180-day moratorium, which prevents new construction of large projects and limits the expansion of existing developments.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Falmouth
Police said they found the driver and vehicle around 2 1/2 hours later in a parking lot roughly half a mile from the scene of the incident.
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Downeaster reports record-setting ridership, revenue for 2024 fiscal year
The line, which carries Amtrak passengers from Brunswick to Boston, had nearly 600,000 riders between July 2023 and this June – a 4% increase over the mark set in 2019.
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Portland shooting victim found community in city’s restaurant and bar scene
Susan McHugh, 54, of Gray, was 1 of the 4 people taken to the hospital following the shooting last week. Police investigating her homicide say the 3 other victims are men in their 40s and 50s.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Red Cross facing blood shortage, asking Mainers for more donations
The American Red Cross’ blood inventory fell more than 25% in July, the national agency announced Monday, but the demand for blood has remained constant.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics
Coffee By Design roasts special blend honoring Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris
The speculatively titled ‘First Gentleman’s Blend’ includes notes of dark chocolate and blueberry. The company says $5 from each pound sold will be donated to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
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Whale carcass washes up on Kennebunk shore
The whale, a female officials called ‘Lollipop,’ washed up on Strawberry Island – off the Kennebunk coast – overnight Friday into Saturday, after being seen off the coast of Wells.
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Suspected lightning strike takes out power at Bangor Buffalo Wild Wings
The acting manager said employees heard thunder clap just as the restaurant lost power around 5:15 p.m.