Where to find warming centers across Maine
Here are 8 warming centers opening throughout the state.
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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.
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public-interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet hopelessly aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
Mainer, other former federal employees, sue Trump administration over DEI firings
Complaints filed with other federal bodies this year have gone unresolved, attorneys say, resulting in a class action suit filed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday.
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.
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.
The Patriots’ 2025 season has been a joyful surprise
Fans looking for steady improvement at the start of the season have been treated to something bigger.
Maine girls basketball contenders face changing landscape
Once again, realignment shakes up the sport, with several programs set to compete in new classes this winter.
Frigid temperatures on the way as Maine digs out from winter’s first major snow
Tuesday’s heavy snowfall led to crashes, parking bans and hundreds of closures. Now, an arctic air mass is headed for the state, bringing potentially record-setting cold Thursday and Friday.
Head to Maine theaters for movies that run the gamut from whimsical to dark
Also, a classic favorite that takes place at Christmas is back on the big screen.
Maine country band 12/OC on the rise to headline Portland show
Brothers Reid and Will Nichols, who form the core of the band, will headline a holiday concert at Cross Insurance Arena and soon announce a major tour.
See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies
Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.
First major snowfall of the season blankets Maine
Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.
Federal government releases nearly $40M in heating assistance for Mainers
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
Live updates: Maine’s first major snow of season closes schools, leads to crashes across state
More than 5 inches had accumulated in much of southern, central and western Maine by Tuesday evening, when the heaviest snow was expected to fall.
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.
Maine Turnpike saw record-setting traffic over Thanksgiving weekend
Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Maine men’s hockey returns after weekend off, still in top 10 on ballot
The Black Bears face a key stretch of Hockey East games before the holiday break.
Winter storm warning issued as Maine braces for first major snowfall of season
Some schools were already announcing delays and cancellations, with snow expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue late into the night. At least 8 inches is in the forecast for some areas.
6 Maine events this week include a tree lighting and the Mallett Brothers Band
Also, the Art on the Hill holiday craft fair is all weekend at the East End Community School in Portland.
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