The new program will award up to $15,000 to eligible homeowners to help them fortify their homes against severe storms.
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Will Bobby Charles’ lead in the Republican primary for governor last?
Charles has led recent polling, but he’ll need to keep that momentum going to beat out the large field of competitors in his own party.
Boiling water in my ankle bracelet while tangling with inflatables
Friend or foe? So, at the corner of East Avenue and Lisbon Street in Lewiston stands a rather affable wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man who gets really animated in the spring winds. I don’t know how they did it, but one of his hands in particular flaps up and down with notable enthusiasm like […]
Sign-ups taken for community garden program | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Gather to Grow has begun Community Garden sign-ups. This is an opportunity for returning and new gardeners to sign up for a garden plot. New gardeners are encouraged to first fill out an interest form at https://tinyurl.com/48xpe6ph. There are three Auburn locations: 61 Webster St., 88 Newbury St., and 115 Whitney St. Priority […]
Maine-based podcasts bring the strange to airwaves
True crime dominates these podcasts, with a dose of the paranormal — and one delightfully quirky exception.
AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
Farmington protest draws hundreds to No Kings rally
According to organizer Eileen Kreutz, an estimated 853 people gathered March 28 along Main Street for a nonviolent No Kings rally organized by Western Mountains Third Act Maine and Indivisible.
Bath Iron Works strike ends after contract ratification
Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association voted to adopt a new contract Saturday.
Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.