The expansion of the Mount Washington weather network will provide real-time data for skiers, hikers and skaters heading to New Hampshire, but it will also help improve Maine forecasts and preview storm systems heading into the Pine Tree State.
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Gov. Mills not ready to join Trump resistance movement, yet
Gov. Janet Mills is taking more of a wait-and-see approach than some Democratic governors, who have formed a resistance network even before Donald Trump takes office.
State says it won’t intervene in Tripp Pond water flow issues unless more property damage occurs
Damage from flooding in 2022 and 2023, caused partly by artificial bladders authorized by Maine DEP, is estimated at $100,000.
Jared Golden’s ‘progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success
Maine Democrat’s win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.
UMaine building statewide network of weather stations
The 26 automated stations will be installed throughout the state to improve forecasts and severe weather alerts, and to help farmers and foresters manage weather-related risks.
Church volunteers ‘cross the street’ to help homeless community
Kudos: The Cross the Street program, run by Prince of Peace Parish, hands out food, warm clothing and other items from its ‘Popemobile’ several days a week.
Nuclear power is making a comeback in the U.S. But not in Maine.
The cost to build a plant and lengthy regulatory reviews are cited as reasons why Maine is not joining other states looking to revive nuclear energy.
Waterville-based Central Maine Motors Auto Group buys Ray Haskell Ford in Oakland
Ray Haskell Ford at 801 Kennedy Memorial Drive is now Central Maine Ford.
How Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith derailed actor Jimmy Stewart’s rise to Air Force general
The ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ star and World War II pilot and officer was blocked for promotion by the legendary Maine senator because she didn’t think he earned it.
‘The humble Farmer’ humorist Robert Skoglund dies at 88
His long career spanned radio, podcast and TV, and a regular column in the Press Herald. Skoglund died at home in St. George on Saturday.