Today is Wednesday. Temperatures will be in the mid-70s to low 80s from north to south, with a chance for rain throughout the state. See what weather is in store for the rest of the day here, and where to find cooling centers across the state here. Here’s the latest on gas prices in Maine. Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
The latest on the coronavirus in Maine
Two more Mainers have died and another 479 COVID-19 cases reported across the state, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That brings the statewide death toll to 2,510 as of Tuesday morning. Check out our tracker for more information.
CMP corridor has a hard path forward despite court victory
The Central Maine Power Co. corridor won a key court case on Tuesday. It does not mean the $1 billion hydropower rejected by voters last year is back on.
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- High court says Maine voters alone couldn’t stop CMP corridor
- Read the Maine high court’s ruling on the CMP corridor
- Ask us your questions on the Maine high court’s CMP ruling
Bruce Poliquin hedges on call for investigation of FBI for Trump raid
Bruce Poliquin said both the FBI and Donald Trump should be looked into.
Why 3rd parties find fertile ground in Maine politics
Swing voters are disappearing across the country and waning in Maine, but it is still a major phenomenon here.
A UMaine professor is researching how to destroy ‘forever chemicals’
Onur Apul wants to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals.”
UMaine hires engineering dean to oversee college that doesn’t yet exist
Giovanna Guidoboni is replacing Dana Humphrey, who has led UMaine’s engineering college for 36 years and is retiring this week.
Deer Isle nursing home says it may keep skilled care if towns pay it $700K
That’s the estimated going price for the rights to the skilled nursing care beds.
Ten Commandments monument owner says he may haul it off Lincolnville Beach
Abusive online comments swirling around the stone are upsetting his wife and two daughters, said Rick McLaughlin, who placed the monument on his own property.
Presque Isle’s landlord loan program could be model for state
The city’s program offers money for landlords to improve energy efficiency, with the idea that the savings will help both owners and tenants.
Stunning fall foliage will be harder to find in Maine this year
Despite extreme weather conditions around the state this summer, it looks like there will be plenty of fall foliage color.
Everything hunters need to know about Maine’s new antlerless deer permit system
The state hopes it will increase the number of female deer harvested statewide.
UMaine men’s hockey team lands 16-year-old from Ontario
Nick Wellenreiter had 54 assists along with 14 goals in 77 games for the Bishop Kearney Selects 15-Under AAA team last season.
In other Maine news…
Susan Collins buys Bangor home near Glenburn town line
5 residents will compete for 3 seats on the Bangor City Council
Proposed Montreal to Boston train would run through Maine
Scarborough approves plan to build Maine’s 1st Costco
Toxic algae suspected in the deaths of 2 Maine dogs
University of New England is welcoming its largest incoming class
Business owner had suspicion of problems at Skowhegan chamber 6 months ago
Lewiston approves policy restricting student cellphone use
Afghans and veterans in Maine still struggle to evacuate those left behind
Hiker hospitalized after being rescued from Tumbledown Mountain
Ohio man tazed in Acadia a year ago arrested on park-related gun charges
Saco man dies in head-on crash
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Raymond crash
Houlton 15-year-old reclaims Aaron Henderson Memorial 5K crown