Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.
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Mainers like absentee voting. Question 1 would make that option harder.
The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
York artist chased his dreams of Major League Baseball. Now he hopes to inspire others.
Micah Johnson’s art has been on the cover of Time magazine, on baseball cards and caps. Now he’s writing and illustrating a middle grade novel.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Here’s how Maine’s voter ID referendum would change absentee voting
The changes include limitations on the number of ballot drop boxes, an end to ongoing absentee voting and an end to family members making ballot requests for voters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amazon could buy land in Gorham for $4M. Is that a good deal for the town?
A proposal to sell 94 acres to Amazon could net the town a slight profit on its land, but the project’s full economic impact on the town — and on residential property taxes — is not yet clear.
Posted inMaine, News
Man, dog die after head-on crash with tractor trailer in Newburgh
The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office stated, and a dog in the vehicle died during transport to a local veterinarian.
Posted inMaine, News
Hurricane Erin expected to bring high surf, rip currents to Maine
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for high rip current risk Thursday and a high surf advisory from Friday morning to Saturday night.
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SNAP cuts could impact Maine’s free lunch for students in the long term
School districts will continue to offer lunches at no cost, but changes in eligibility for food assistance could result in less federal funding in the future.
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Among Maine workers, growing recognition of heat as a top occupational safety hazard
As summer temperatures increase, more attention is focused on the danger of working in high heat.
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What happens to the body under extreme heat? Medical tent at Beach to Beacon offers a glimpse
Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to more serious issues like dizziness, vomiting and seizures.