Today is Tuesday. Temperatures will be in the low 50s to low 60s from north to south, with rain throughout the state. See what weather is in store for the rest of the day 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
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will release the latest COVID-19 data by 9:30 a.m. Check out our tracker for more information.
Bangor hospital cited for allowing 2 unsupervised minors to engage in sexual activity
Two minors were seen kissing and engaging in sexual activity with each other while unsupervised for about 20 minutes at Eastern Maine Medical Center.
A tiny island in Penobscot Bay is home to 2 futuristic buildings
Bear Island in the Penobscot Bay is the site of the lifelong summer home of architect and inventor, Buckminster Fuller.
Maine lobstermen warned of ‘grim’ potential changes to protect whales
Federal fishery regulators have been tasked with cutting the risk to right whales by 90 percent in order to get in compliance with the Endangered Species Act.
Paul LePage’s education agenda leans on voucher program and ‘woke’ criticism
The education agenda is the former two-term governor’s most detailed policy proposal to date in his campaign with Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
Aroostook superintendent waited 3 months to inform 2nd school of high lead in water
Superintendent William Dobbins knew initial test results in March but did not inform Maine School of Science and Mathematics employees and parents until June 3.
Penobscot Theatre’s new artistic director opens season with bold choice
The fine and touching performances in “Clarkston” pull the audience into an emotionally charged undercurrent.
13 stunning photos of Maine’s wild fall mushrooms
This is a visual essay in praise of our mushrooms’ physical beauty, alone — their muted hues, squishy curves, bendy stems, lacey gills and earthy stature.
The special deer hunting season you may not know about
Expanded archery season began on Sept. 10 and runs through Dec. 10, the last day of Maine deer hunting in 2023.
UMaine football is coming up short in clutch moments
UMaine has probably dug itself too big a hole to crawl out of when you talk about the playoffs but it is still possible.
11 recipes that turn winter squash into delicious meals
These recipes will make you see the versatile fruit in a whole new way.
In other Maine news …
Paul LePage wanted to take his welfare agenda to the national level
He was looking for a cake mixer when he found a medieval manuscript in Waterville
Seabirds are on the rise on islands off Maine’s coast
New center to become hub for Houlton’s tribal community
Pantless man crashes SUV into lake after allegedly trying to break into house
Woman dies after falling 30 feet from Scarborough cliff walk
Hannaford to open 2nd Scarborough location
Bangor field hockey team edges Old Town in overtime on Anika Noack goal
