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What To Look For With These Heat-Related Illnesses
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting that with the heat index in play this week, the high temperatures in the Greater Bangor area could reach into the mid-90s. Add to that the already humid conditions we've been experiencing this week, and you have the recipe for potentially hazardous...
Maine could see damaging wind during thunderstorms Wednesday evening
PORTLAND, Maine — A weeklong heat wave in interior Maine and high humidity are producing the potential for severe storms through Wednesday evening. The high temperatures and humidity have prompted a heat advisory that is in effect until 6 p.m. for parts of south-central, southwest and western Maine. This advisory covers Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Sanford, Rumford and Norway.
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
UMaine News
Tuba performance by UMaine student recognized in regional competition. Heath Kennedy, a double major in tuba performance and music education at the University of Maine School of Performing Arts, placed second in a mock orchestra audition during the Northeast Regional Tuba & Euphonium Conference (NERTEC). Held May 24 at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, the prestigious competition recognized Kennedy’s eight years of commitment to the tuba.
UMaine has the go-ahead to sell the Hutchinson Center in Belfast
The University of Maine will sell the Hutchinson Center, a long-time educational and events hub in Belfast. The university system board of trustees voted Monday to authorize its sale. The move is part of a larger effort by the university system to sell or lease underutilized real estate, said Trish...
Bid It to Win It Maine Online Auction: Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors
Bid It to Win It starts July 15, and you'll be able to bid on amazing items with the chance to save thousands of dollars when you do. One of the items you can bid on is a Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors. The...
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
Maine Things To Do | Sebago Days, Friendship Lobster Boat Races, Aubrey’s Ride
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Things To Do | July 16-22 When: Registration, 9 a.m.; Race, 10 a.m. When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. When: Registration, 8 a.m.; Race, 10 a.m. For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the...
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