Last summer was Maine’s hottest on record and data show the state is getting hotter.
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Found treasures a special treat at Rotary Club Yard Sale
Rotarians are moving items like dishware, furniture, fans, rugs and couches from storage barns to the tents each morning giving locals a leg-up, through Aug. 11.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Water District secures funding assistance for pump failure
The Maine Rural Water Association secured a $50,000 grant to help with repair costs following the water system’s breakdown on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
Maine could lose $62M low-income solar grant under EPA proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to terminate billions nationwide in already-awarded grants designed to offer solar energy to low-income communities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
St. Mary’s helping more people get into detox with new intake process
Patients can be quickly admitted into the medically managed withdrawal unit through its Rapid Access Center.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Chellie Pingree among House Democrats urging U.S. to recognize Palestinian state
A spokesperson for Rep. Jared Golden said the 2nd District Democrat would not sign the letter, and places the onus on Israel and Palestine to ‘resolve their differences.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Piscataquis County Jail flagged for serious health risks, inconsistent record-keeping
Sheriff Robert Young says the Dover-Foxcroft facility is on track to fix the issues of noncompliance that the Maine Department of Corrections raised in a recent inspection.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Former state worker and environmental advocate launches independent run for Maine governor
John Glowa Sr., of South China, is among more than a dozen candidates vying to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Capitol Police chief placed on leave following arrest
Matthew Clancy, arrested Friday for assaulting an officer during a late-night scuffle Friday in Hallowell, was also stopped in Waterville in 2023 for appearing intoxicated in his parked truck.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Do police officers in Maine have to be U.S. citizens? | Fact brief
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy sets eligibility requirements for law enforcement officers statewide, though local jurisdictions can impose their own specific requirements.