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Rain around the state: Rangeley tops summer rainfall with over 15 inches since June
PORTLAND (WGME) -- From hot and humid days to cool and wet days, summer 2024 has been a typical New England one. The recent heavy rain around the state had our Weather Authority Team thinking about the difference in rainfall around the state. Our team looked at a few locations...
More Shower Chances Expected Tomorrow, with Sunshine Returning Late Week
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Tuesday. We had a more unsettled day across the county today with more showers than I was originally anticipating. This was thanks to low pressure still having more strength to it, and sitting just to the east of the state this evening. This low hasn’t had much luck working east, with the remnants of Ernesto working to create a blocking pattern, keeping this low pressure over us for the next couple of days. The center of the low is expected to re-develop back to the west of us, which means more shower chances in the forecast tomorrow, with one last round of showers, downpours, and possible storms moving through during the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday. This will usher in drier air, with high pressure taking control to end the work week and first half of the weekend.
Maine schools prepare for expected rise in COVID-19 cases as students return
BANGOR, Maine — Officials at Northern Light Health have reported a rise in respiratory illnesses across Maine, including COVID-19. With the school year about to begin, these cases could soon be making their way into the classroom. “We want to minimize all of that best we can,” Dr. James...
Here’s Why Nearly 6,000 Central Maine Homes Lost Power on Tuesday
If your home lost power on Tuesday morning, you are not alone. According to an article in the KJ, nearly 6,000 Central Maine Power customers in Central Maine lost power for a portion of the morning. The article explains that about 2,600 households in Waterville, about 2,000 homes in Winslow,...
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Federal government approves Maine's offshore wind research facility
(The Center Square) — The Biden administration has given the green light to Maine Gov. Janet Mills' plan to create the nation's first offshore wind power system devoted solely to researching clean energy. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has agreed to lease a 15-mile tract of federal waters to Maine for the project, which will involve setting up a dozen floating windmills about 30 miles off the coast. It would be the first devoted to researching how to develop the technology in a sustainable...
Maine State House evacuated twice due to 'fire suppression system malfunction'
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine State House was evacuated twice Tuesday afternoon after a fire alarm went off, officials say. Augusta firefighters responded to the call just after 1 p.m. A NEWS CENTER Maine crew at the scene said six fire vehicles responded. Officials on the scene told NEWS...
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