Hurricane Lee preparations / Brewer’s construction academy / Cooper Flagg

Today is Thursday. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-70s from north to south, with a chance for morning showers up north and mostly sunny skies down south. In just a couple days, Hurricane Lee is expected to blow by Maine, and it’s looking increasingly likely to have a big impact. See what the weather for the rest of the day will be here.

Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

Coastal Maine is girding for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee

The storm has weakened since late last week, but it may be strong enough to topple trees and cause flooding when it arrives on Saturday.

This is how Mainers should prepare for Hurricane Lee

Spaghetti plots and cone diagrams don’t tell the whole story. Major damage could occur outside the areas you see in the forecasts.

We want to know how Mainers prepare for a hurricane

Maine is likely to receive the first direct hit from a hurricane in more than 30 years this weekend. How do you plan to prepare?

Hurricane Lee threatens stabilization efforts at centuries-old Maine fort

When Fort Preble was deactivated in 1950, it slowly fell into disrepair, and crews are hoping to avoid more damage this weekend.

Donald Trump’s former campaign chair among Maine’s early Ron DeSantis backers

It comes at a crucial time for Ron DeSantis’ flagging campaign.

Angus King warned Mitt Romney of threats to his life before Jan. 6 riots

The anecdote was revealed Wednesday in an excerpt from a not-yet-published biography of Mitt Romney.

Brewer High School is helping students kick-start construction careers

The alternative programs may suit students who struggle in a traditional classroom or are chronically absent or disengaged.

Orono fines developer $7,500 for disrupting local wetlands

The arrangement illustrates that there are consequences to breaking rules in Maine towns. In this case a housing project is being delayed.

Presque Isle school needs interpreter for students who speak only Spanish

It has been five or six years since the school has had students with limited English language who needed an interpreter.

Cooper Flagg’s Montverde Academy basketball team will play in Maine this January

Cooper and Ace Flagg’s squad is “expected to play two games in Maine this upcoming January,” a recruiting insider posted Wednesday.

The Week 3 Maine high school football games you need to watch

Bangor and Hermon are among the teams playing can’t-miss high school football matchups this week.

UMaine women’s soccer player 2nd in the country for game-winning goals

Through eight games, Abby Kraemer has already scored a league-high seven goals and made two assists.

State to provide $3.7 million to support sea-run fisheries projects

The funding will help build fishways, remove outdated structures and improve habitats at 12 sites along Maine’s coast.

Check out these videos of 2 massive Maine bull moose

If you’re looking to get the hunting juices flowing, or you enjoy watching the state’s largest game animal, here’s a peek at what you can find in Maine.