Here are 8 warming centers opening throughout the state.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine facing record low temperatures from blast of arctic cold
With wind chills as low as minus 30 possible, warming shelters are opening across the state, and meteorologists are reminding Mainers to dress in layers and stay hydrated.
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Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
One of Maine’s largest schools played tiny Valley in girls basketball. Here’s how it happened.
In a homecoming for new Bangor coach Kristin Hermanson, the Rams took on the Cavaliers in a battle of schools from the state’s largest and smallest classifications.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine issues another recall of cannabis products
The recall issued Wednesday applies to products sold at 22 adult-use dispensaries in Maine and stems from the same producer as other recalls in recent months.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Cumberland County HIV cases do not appear to be linked, Maine CDC says
Five HIV cases have been detected in the county so far this year, following 30 cases recorded in Bangor since 2023.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine health leaders honor World AIDS Day as Trump administration stays silent
Federal employees were told not to commemorate the day, which comes as Maine faces its largest HIV outbreak to date.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston considers adding city community health manager
Councilor Tim Gallant, who brought the proposal forward, said a local expert could advise officials on potentially thorny issues, like a recent monthslong debate over needle exchanges.
Posted inMaine Crime
Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
Posted inBusiness, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.