Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
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5 takeaways on the Kennebec River dam sale
While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.
Steer escapes Clinton fairgrounds, launching chase
The steer was found Sunday morning at the fairgrounds, having ultimately returned to sleep alongside the steer he teamed with in the pulling competition Saturday.
Maine Capitol Police chief has been disciplined before, records show
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck suspended Matthew Clancy for 40 hours without pay in 2023.
Hundreds attend ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ rallies in Maine
Labor Day gatherings in Wayne and Auburn were some of several in Maine and across the country.
Casco Gas shrubs
Casco’s Open Space Commission delivered two flowering shrubs as a welcome gift to the owners of Casco Gas & Convenience in August. From left, owners Gaurav Patel, Gunjan Patel and Dipen Patel work with commission member Jim Arsham to plant one of them. (Photo courtesy of Sam Brown)
A fox in Waterville tested positive for rabies. Here’s how to stay safe.
State data shows cases in Maine this year of the viral disease are tracking below average.
Maine Capitol Police chief placed on leave following arrest
Matthew Clancy, arrested Friday for assaulting an officer during a late-night scuffle Friday in Hallowell, was also stopped in Waterville in 2023 for appearing intoxicated in his parked truck.
Clinton Wiffle ball field brings piece of Fenway Park to central Maine
Wiffle Fenway Park was completed July 13, with a grand opening set for Aug. 17.
What’s new at 2025 Victories over Violence field hockey tournament
The annual fundraising tourney will be held Saturday afternoon at Thomas College.