Maine Drought Task Force meets, warns of possible long-term conditions

Federal and state experts came together Thursday to discuss the drought and scientists say getting enough rain to end the dry spell is a ‘big hurdle.’ MAINE, USA — If Mainers were hoping for the drought to end quickly, it's best to lower...

Maine Drought Task Force holds meeting to discuss current situation

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The State’s Drought Task Force hosted a meeting on Thursday with some of its members as well as representatives of state organizations to speak on Maine’s current drought status. According to the National Weather Service,...

Maine South Fine Arts Invites You To Explore ‘HERstory’ Through A New Lens

Maine South rehearses for “SIX: The Musical: Teen Edition” on Sept. 25, 2025. The Maine South Fine Arts Department presents their performance of “SIX: The Musical: Teen Edition” directed by Maine South theatre teacher and director Joey...

Cal-Maine: Magnitude of HPAI in the future is unpredictable

Leaders with Cal-Maine Foods said they cannot predict how severe a problem highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) will be for the greater North American poultry industry in the coming months, but offered assurance that their company is doing...

Number of Maine homes using heat pumps gains ground

Heating oil usage in Maine has plunged to its lowest level in decades as more households turn to energy-efficient heat pumps. Citing federal data, Gov. Janet Mills noted that about half of Maine households used heating oil in 2024, down from 62%...

Maine health system to shutter clinic

Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health has announced plans to close its walk-in clinic in Waterville, Maine, by the end of 2025. Here are four things to know: 1. The closure will affect about 30 full- and part-time staff members. Northern Light...

In Waterville, Better Maine Conference will tackle workplace challenges

A Waterville conference to be held next month will focus on workforce attraction, retention and innovation. Dirigo Labs and the Central Maine Growth Council said the fourth annual Better Maine Conference is set for Thursday, Nov. 6, in downtown...

New Balance opens new $65 million Maine factory expansion

New Balance Co. officially opened a new $65 million shoe factory expansion at its factory in Skowhegan, Maine, September 22. In a company release, the company said the 120,000-square-foot single-story expansion part of an ongoing strategy to add...

Products denied exemptions from Maine's PFAS ban

New consumer products containing forever chemicals will be outlawed in Maine next year after regulators denied exemptions for goods including nonstick cookware. The Board of Environmental Protection voted that most items do not qualify for a...

Carrot-Colored Maine Coon Kittens Gradually 'Running Out of Ink' Is Cuteness Overload

With every new "bouquet" of kittens who burst into the world, an equally new and purffect color pattern emerges. Just like us, no two cats are exactly alike. But when the gang's tinted fur appears to get lighter with each new baby, it's a...

Trump To Cancel Biden-Era Green Energy Grants, but Only for Blue States

This week, amid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump and his administration are trying to capitalize on the situation. "Trump has made clear he's looking to use this opportunity to make more permanent cuts to the federal work force and...

Elmet Technologies secures US Navy contract amid manufacturing growth

Elmet Technologies of Lewiston secures a multimillion-dollar contract with the U.S. Navy, aiming to expand operations and hire skilled workers to meet demand. LEWISTON, Maine — October is Manufacturing Month in Maine, a time to raise awareness...

Maine Customers Could See Higher Electric Bills Under CMP Plan

The Maine Public Utilities Commission met Wednesday to begin reviewing Central Maine Power’s proposed five-year plan, which includes another potential rate increase for customers, WGME reported. According to CMP, under the plan, the average...

Hometown Maine: Exploring Planet Sand, an island out of this world

It's a strip of land no bigger than an acre. There is no running water, and no ferry services stop there. For Scott Kern, this is his home, which he calls "Planet Sand."The name of the island, according to Chebeague Island's tax map, is "Sand...

Expanded protections for Maine vernal pools, wildlife to get public hearing

This vernal pool off Route 1 in Kennebunk is categorized as significant by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Vernal Pool Summary. Maine lawmakers approved a bill earlier this year providing additional protections to vernal...

Maine Will Spend $6 Million Killing More Babies in Abortions

Maine lawmakers have approved a $6 million taxpayer-funded allocation to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning, drawing sharp criticism from pro-life advocates who decried the move as a state-sponsored expansion of...

Extreme drought conditions hold steady in seven Maine counties

MAINE, USA — Dry conditions in Maine appear mostly unchanged since the end of September. Northern Maine is still experiencing "abnormally" dry conditions, according to the map. Central areas are in "moderate" to "severe" drought. Maine's southern...

Beloved Maine Pizza Joint OTTO Named one of the Best in the US

When it comes to creating the Mount Rushmore of food, plenty of worthy contenders come to mind. But let’s be honest—one cuisine stands above the rest, no questions asked. It doesn’t just deserve a spot; it defines the mountain. We’re talking about...

5 takeaways from our reporting on Maine’s school construction backlog

Labor Department Awards $86M to 14 States for Skills Training for In-Demand, Emerging Industries

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded over $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production and address critical workforce needs across the country. The funds include...