The months of June through August matched the Dust Bowl summer of 1936 as the hottest on record for the Lower 48 states.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Big games on tap in Week 2 of high school football schedule
Bonny Eagle takes on Scarborough on Friday and Thornton Academy faces Marshwood on Saturday in matchups featuring some of the state’s best programs.
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Panel backs ‘bridge program’ to give seniors in Portland property tax relief
With home values rising dramatically in a citywide revaluation, the program aims to ease the burden until the state’s new tax deferral program takes effect in 2022.
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Thursday’s high school postponements
These games have been called off because of inclement weather.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Southern Maine 9/11 remembrance events
The events will help the state remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks two decades ago
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Show must go on for Recycled Shakespeare Company after death of founder
Community theater group is scheduled to return this weekend with performances in Fairfield and Augusta following the death last year of its leader, Emily Fournier.
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World Cup qualifying: U.S. men’s soccer gets a wake-up call in Honduras
After two lackluster ties in their first two games, the U.S. men – who fell behind in Honduras before rallying for an important 4-1 win – can now look ahead.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Football Game of the Week: Freeport, John Bapst meet in Class D showdown
Freeport looks to keep momentum going while John Bapst preps for its season opener.
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After Sen. King voices skepticism, Biden drops nominee for ATF chief
A spokesman for King says the independent voiced concerns about the controversial pick of David Chipman, who was a gun-safety advocate and critic of the National Rifle Association.
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U.S. Open: Djokovic now two wins from calendar slam after rallying past Berretini
Novak Djokovic – winner of the first three Grand Slams this year – dropped the first set to Matteo Berrettini, then rallied to win in four sets to reach the semifinals.