As temperatures climbed into the 90s across the state, and humidity made it feel even hotter, some Portland residents sheltered in cooling centers while others flocked to pools and beaches.
Katie Langley
Staff Writer
Katie covers Brunswick and Topsham for the Times Record. She was previously the weekend reporter at the Portland Press Herald and is originally from the Hudson Valley region of upstate New York. Before joining the Press Herald, she attended Quinnipiac University, where she studied journalism and political science and worked as the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Quinnipiac Chronicle. She also worked on the digital team at NBC Connecticut based in West Hartford. When she isn't reporting, you can find her exploring Portland's coffee shops and bookstores.
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Maine issues additional fish consumption limits for PFAS-tainted waters
The state has expanded existing advisories and added 4 new bodies of water to its PFAS advisory list.
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Maine awards $2.4 million in grants for community climate projects
A fourth round of state grants will benefit 54 Maine towns, cities and tribes working to prepare for climate change and lower carbon emissions.