Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.
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Lego artist builds Maine in miniature at Kennebunk’s Brick Store museum
More than a dozen of Colby Adolphsen’s creations, from Nubble Lighthouse off York to Bangor’s Paul Bunyan statue, are at the museum through December.
Canadian man dies after sailboat runs aground off Isle au Haut
The 2 survivors from New Hampshire told rescuers that they had been stranded in the water for more than an hour.
Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
Final Varsity Maine Top 10 baseball poll: Biddeford solidifies No. 1 ranking
State championship weekend causes shuffling but not a shakeup in the final rankings of the spring.
Where in Maine are you most likely to get a dangerous tick bite?
For the last 6 years, the answer has been Hancock, Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties, according to researchers at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s tick lab.
Varsity Maine Top 10 baseball poll: Survivors move up
Biddeford takes over top spot following week in which the top four teams were ousted from the postseason.
Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
Large crowd gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
Meet the Maine Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball finalists
Ten baseball players and eight softball players in the running for awards given to the state’s top senior players.
See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.