The average temperature was 72.2 degrees, 4.2 degrees above normal, the National Weather Service says.
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Waters off New England headed for one of the hottest summers in history
An analysis by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute finds that during one 10-day stretch in August the sea surface temperature was nearly 5 degrees Fahrenheit above the long-term average.
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Posted inFall sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school notebook: Seven head coaches preparing for their football varsity debut
‘There’s a little anxiety,’ says York High’s Matt Nelson. ‘Especially for a new coach.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Busy Woodfords Corner in Portland will be closed next weekend
Traffic on Forest Avenue will be detoured around one of the city’s busiest intersections during a project to rebuild two railroad crossings Sept. 7-10.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Woman’s lawsuit says she was drugged at Portland firm’s holiday party, then fired after seeking help
Diana Salas said she asked for accommodation for the ensuing stress and was denied, and eventually fired.
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Portland tidal energy startup entering rough investment waters
Buoyed by a recent $6 million infusion, Ocean Renewable Power Co. hopes to raise $12 million this year and $18 million later, but venture funds have been favoring wind and solar projects.
Posted inBusiness
Gauvin buys out co-founder at Freeport Metrics
The software development firm reports strong growth since 2015.
Posted inBusiness
Two Maine recruitment companies merge
Mix Recruiter and Desintation Occupation will operate under the Destination Occupation name.
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East End residents return to homes after evacuation for gas leak
The Portland Fire Department evacuated a dozen homes as a precaution after a construction crew ruptured a gas line on Walnut Street.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan parents’ school lunch experiences
Portland is known for its progressive politics, yet the city’s schools don’t offer vegan hot lunches.