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AUGUSTA, June 30, 2026 -- Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ level on Wednesday, July 1 along the Maine coast from Kittery to Acadia National Park according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Ozone levels have been climbing in southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic region of
Maine residents and small businesses highlight guaranteed 20% community solar savings, exceptional experience, and monthly rewards for residential customers.
KENNEBUNK, ME, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maine residents and small businesses across the state are increasingly turning to RooflessSolar for community solar savings as electricity costs continue to rise. RooflessSolar, part of Community Solar Platform, offers Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant customers a guaranteed 20% discount on solar bill credits — a
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East Millinocket, Maine - Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will donate $100,000 from her contingency fund to keep the Katahdin Higher Education Center in East Millinocket open while community leaders and state partners work to determine a sustainable long-term plan for the facility.
The Katahdin Higher Education Center was opened in 1987 as a joint initiative of Eastern
Temperatures are expected to reach around 110 degrees in the
Maine - The national education platform Future Engineers has invited Maine middle and high school students to join the 2026-2027 NASA TechRise Student Challenge.
This nationwide contest invites students in grades 6 through 12 to team up with their
First survey of communities to track housing production in Maine found nearly 7,500 new housing units permitted in 2025, surpassing state's goal by nine percent
Maine - The Mills Administration announced today that Maine surpassed its housing production goal in 2025, based on a first-ever survey of communities to track the creation of new homes in towns and cities across the state.
The data, now added to the State of Maine Housing Data Portal, show Maine communities
Warren, Maine - The annual Warren Days gets underway this Friday (June 26th) through Saturday (June 27th) in Warren, Maine.
Some highlights are the Friday fireworks show at 9pm and Saturday's parade down main street beginning at 10:30am.
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Friday will see showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. The evening will have a 30% chance of showers before 7pm. Not sure if the condition see the fireworks cancelled or moved to Saturday.
Mostly sunny skies with a high near 8o degrees.
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Author Riley Hunt
SCARBOROUGH, ME, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Riley Hunt is helping readers better understand their emotional reactions through her recently released workbook, Stop Being Emotionally Reactive: Understand Your Triggers. Stop
Updated Roadmap highlights accomplishments combatting elder abuse since 2021 and priorities for the future as Maine recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Governor Janet Mills today announced the release of the Maine Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership's (EJCP) 2026 Maine Elder Justice Roadmap, an update to the Partnership's 2021 plan to prevent, detect, and respond to elder abuse across the state.
Governor Mills announced the 2026 Roadmap (PDF) as she proclaimed today World Elder
Maine - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) encourages Maine people and visitors to stay healthy and safe this summer. Whether you’re traveling, spending time outdoors, or enjoying parks, beaches, and community events, a little planning can go a long way. Summer activities can bring
BELFAST AND ROCKPORT, Maine – MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals are pleased to welcome Alexander P. Cole, MD, to MaineHealth Urology in Belfast and Rockport.
Dr. Cole comes to MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo
Martin’s Point Health Care Partners with the Greater Portland Festival of Nations to Support Community, Culture, and Connection
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Greater Portland Festival of Nations is pleased to announce Martin’s Point Health Care as a community partner for the 24th annual Festival of Nations, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park.
The Festival of Nations brings together
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy’s acceptance of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) from Bath Iron Works more than two months ahead of schedule following exceptional sea trials.
“The accelerated delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher, made possible by its
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to initiate a probe into the Free File program, a current partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and private tax preparation companies, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), secured confirmation from GAO
NORTH CONWAY, NH—One year after launching a service designed to help patients safely navigate the next step in their health care journey, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital officially opened the new home of its interfacility transport (IFT)
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEX® (NYSE: WEX), a global leader in intelligent payment solutions, today announced it has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 by Forbes. WEX ranked No. 78 overall and earned the top placement among companies headquartered in Maine.
"Our people are the reason WEX has earned this recognition, and we believe they are our competitive advantage for the company,” said Melissa Smith, chief executive officer and president of WEX.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, led the reintroduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type 1 Diabetes Act to improve early detection and screening for Type 1 diabetes. A companion bill was introduced in the House by Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) and John Joyce (R-PA-13).
“Early detection of Type 1 diabetes can prevent life-threatening conditions like
AUGUSTA, MAINE — Today marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which extends through November 30. The National Hurricane Center and NOAA outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season predicts a below-normal season, citing the anticipated development of El Niño conditions that can suppress tropical activity. Forecasters predict 8
Gray, Maine - The Town of Gray has been awarded a $3,000 safety grant by the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Workers’ Compensation Fund, which will be used to purchase a key piece of equipment for our Facilities and Parks Department.
The Ed MacDonald Safety Grants and Scholarships provide financial assistance to members of
