An ambassador program could supplement police patrols of the downtown area, where merchants have expressed concerns over the number of homeless people, officials said.
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Lyme disease and anaplasmosis cases surging in Maine
Through July 28, Lyme disease cases were tracking 20% ahead of the same time frame last year, according to the Maine CDC.
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Canadian athletes top the podium at Ironman 70.3 Maine in Augusta
Nova Scotia’s Dante Manchester and Quebec’s Andrée Burke claim victories.
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Maine’s rising humidity signals shifting climate: ‘We’re living in a wetter world’
The state’s biggest cities have seen a gradual rise in temperature and dew points since the late 1940s, making the summer heat more oppressive.
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Extreme heat, possible thunderstorms expected in Maine on Friday
Some parts of the state could experience ‘feels like’ temperatures over 100 degrees, prompting the opening of cooling centers.
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Traffic cameras to be installed on Maine highways
Cameras are to be installed along I-295 in Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport. Several cameras will also be implemented along I-95 in, and north of, Augusta.
Posted inTimes Record
What can Maine do about the subscription service runaround?
We’ve all been there. You sign up for a free trial or a monthly service — maybe it’s a streaming platform, a meal kit, or an MLB stats tracking app. It seems simple enough. Then months go by, and you’re still getting charged for something you barely use. You try to cancel, but suddenly it […]
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Varsity Maine All-State baseball team
This year’s team includes seven players who were conference or state players of the year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine joins 20 states in lawsuit against Trump administration’s new ACA rules
The rules would make it harder to sign up for the Affordable Care Act and maintain enrollment, according to the lawsuit.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Mainers turn out to make ‘good trouble’ amid political turmoil
Demonstrations honoring late civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis take place across the state.