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Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
Meet the 'Sea Clown' birders pay to spot in Maine each summer
PORTLAND (WGME) -- This bird brings people flocking to Maine each year just for a chance to see them. In this Bird of the Week segment, Laura Minich Zitske with the Coastal Birds Project at Maine Audubon teaches us all about the Atlantic puffin. The puffin you see in Alaska,...
Experience Heartfelt Healing at the 2nd Annual ‘Recovery Games of Maine’
This year we are excited to announce the 2nd annual Recovery Games of Maine. Last year it was a success and it is only growing into it's second year. Organized by the Augusta recovery community and sponsored by ADI and the Kennebec House, these games are crafted by a diverse and wonderful team in recovery, along with their families, friends, and supporters. The goal is to offer a day filled with health, sobriety, and joy.
Rare find: Father-son lobstermen pull calico lobster from Maine water
WELLS, Maine — Another uniquely colored lobster has been pulled from Maine waters. Sarah Seale shared a picture with Maine's Total Coverage of a calico lobster that her husband, Josh, and son, Zach, who is a junior lobsterman, caught on Wednesday. Their boat operates out of Wells Harbor. As...
The Farmers' Almanac, published by Lewiston-based Geiger, is out with winter forecast
Winter is still four months away, but the Farmers' Almanac has already put out its weather predictions for the season. Maine ski resorts and winter sports businesses, take note. The almanac — which has been making long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years — says a "wet winter whirlwind" is...
Mainers see issues when trying to buy food at farmers markets using WIC system
PORTLAND (WGME) – The WIC system is supposed to be a way for low-income families to get fresh, local fruits and vegetables, but it doesn't always work out that way. Thousands of Mainers on WIC started using an app in 2022 to make certain purchases at places like farmers markets, but some say the change has come with a lot of problems.
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