The power outages will occur on two separate days, a brief one this Thursday and a longer one next week.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington woman shot in the face begins long recovery
Michaela, who police say was shot in the face by her boyfriend June 17, is resting in a Portland hospital — and missing her young daughter.
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Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Extreme heat hits Maine: Where to go and what to do as temperatures soar
Maine is facing temperatures in the 90s, with the heat index exceeding 100, leading to warnings from experts and the opening of cooling centers.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
O’Keefe signs 3-year contract for Rumford town manager
He will also continue as the town’s economic development director for at least the next 12 months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine solar company says tax credit changes could slow installations, force layoffs
Tax credits that would have lasted into the 2030s could end this year under Congress’ latest draft of the budget reconciliation. That could undercut demand for new solar projects.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, River Valley
Rumford paper mill among dirtiest in the country, new study finds
As other mills move away from burning tires as fuel, Maine plants have increased the practice, according to the Environmental Integrity Project, which also says emissions are being underreported. The plants dispute that.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers in Congress respond to US strike on Iran
While Sen. Susan Collins called the attack ‘necessary’ to head off a broader conflict, and Rep. Jared Golden supported the president’s action, Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree questioned the decision to act without consulting Congress.
Posted inMaine
Mainers emerge to enjoy first full sunny weekend in months
Parts of the state will likely see two days of excessive temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Swan Island ferry restoration effort makes slow progress over IF&W objection
Legislation poised to become law creates a working group to explore restoring public access to Swan Island, but state wildlife managers say such a plan would require staff and money and they prefer to focus on wildlife management and facilities maintenance.