One of the most vibrant aurora seasons in years continues this summer as a medium-size solar storm is forecasted to arrive in Maine skies Tuesday night.
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Working waterfronts from Kittery to Eastport to receive $21.2 million for storm recovery
Gov. Janet Mills announced that 68 Maine working waterfronts will get grants of up to $2 million apiece to aid recovery from catastrophic winter storms.
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Posted inNation / World, News
U.S.-Russian journalist convicted in a secret trial in Russia, sentenced to 6½ years in prison
The conviction of Alsu Kurmasheva came on Friday, the same day that a court in Yekaterinburg convicted reporter Evan Gershkovich of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race
The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
Posted inNation / World, News
Secret Service director, grilled on Trump shooting, says ‘we failed’
In a rare moment of unity for an often divided congressional committee, the Republican chairman and its top Democrat issued a letter calling on Kimberly Cheatle to step down.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man accused of manslaughter in death of Owls Head toddler appears in court
Aziayh Scott, 23, joined his initial hearing on Zoom from Knox County Jail.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes, other foreign policy challenges
During a five-decade career in politics, Biden developed extensive personal relationships with multiple foreign leaders that none of the potential replacements on the Democratic ticket can match.
Posted inNation / World
Israel orders evacuation of Gaza humanitarian zone as war’s toll passes 39,000 Palestinians
Many Palestinians have been uprooted multiple times in search of safety during Israeli’s air and ground campaign.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Volunteers hit the water for 41st annual Maine Audubon Loon Count
Results won’t be released for a few weeks, but the state’s common loon population has been trending upward since the ’80s.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Drug overdose deaths in Maine continue to decline after plummeting in 2023
The state is on track for a 9.8% decline in 2024 from the previous year, after seeing a 16% decrease in 2023.