Drought conditions have expanded in some parts of the state, and more of northern Maine is now abnormally dry, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Nearly 1.2 million Mainers live in drought areas, encompassing all of southern, western, central and Down East Maine. The conditions have contributed to an unusually high […]
Erica Nitschke
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Among Maine workers, growing recognition of heat as a top occupational safety hazard
As summer temperatures increase, more attention is focused on the danger of working in high heat.
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AOL dial-up got America online in the ’90s. It’s ending next month.
The landline-based service once played a dominant role in culture, exposing tens of millions to the internet and inspiring a movie starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
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Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
The scientific finding the White House is proposing revoking declared in 2009 that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
20 states, including Maine, sue Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients’ data
The administration has demanded that states turn over personal data of recipients, which some fear could be used to carry out more deportations.
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
Trump’s tax bill instructed the federal government to end Medicaid payments for one year to abortion providers that received more than $800,000.
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Carlos Narváez’s 11th-inning 2-run homer lifts Red Sox over Phillies
Boston defeated Philadelphia 9-8 on Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Ozzy Osbourne, godfather of heavy metal who led Black Sabbath, dies
The singer died Tuesday at age 76 just weeks after giving a farewell show.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
The push to defund Planned Parenthood hit other clinics in Maine. Now their group is suing.
Planned Parenthood isn’t the only abortion provider that stands to lose Medicaid payments under a budget plan signed by President Donald Trump.
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Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Imports from Maine’s largest international trading partner may face steeper taxes next month, the result of the president’s continued frustrations over a trade deficit and fentanyl smuggling.