Today is Tuesday. Temperatures will be in the mid-20s to mid-30s, with a chance for scattered snow showers but otherwise partly or mostly sunny skies across the state. See what the weather for the rest of the day will be here.
Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
You can buy an octagonal house on a Maine island
Octagonal homes came into vogue in New England in the 19th century thanks to a phrenologist who claimed they made better use of space.
Maine’s ties to the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case before the Supreme Court
Maine is connected to the case in part because its former U.S. attorney played a leading role in warning doctors of OxyContin abuse.
Bangor’s streets and sidewalks should be plowed faster this winter
The city’s sidewalk plow trucks all have names now, but that’s not the reason the snow will be cleared faster this year.
Urban Pizza opens in Bangor 7 years after it was announced
Urban Pizza opened at 329 Main St. in Bangor, next to Dunkin’ Donuts, over the weekend.
Hermon School Department hit with ransomware attack
The ransomware attack appears to have been focused on PowerSchool, which offers software and cloud services for schools.
Auditor casts doubt on Wolfden mining company’s financial viability
Financial viability is one of several factors state regulators will use to decide whether to approve the Pickett Mountain mining project.
Expert warns farmers of possible PFAS in pesticide containers
The agriculture industry relies on pesticides, but how those pesticides are packaged has become a new concern.
Historic 42-ton railroad plow will cross eastern Maine this week, on a truck
The front of the car consists of a large vertical, C-shaped plow that lifts snow off the tracks and shoots it off to either side of the train.
Ellsworth girls want to repeat their 1st state basketball title
The Eagles are seeking to become the first team to win back-to-back Class B state titles since Presque Isle did in 2012 and 2013.
10 North boys basketball players to watch this year
From Portland to Machias and Aroostook County, here are some of the outstanding players from around the state.
UMaine men’s hockey achieved something this weekend it hasn’t done in years
The Black Bears won a game that they haven’t been capable of winning since the program’s demise began in the 2012-13 season.
What you need to know about snow loads on barns
Things to consider before the roof, or the entire structure, collapses.
What is covered under Maine’s wanton waste of wildlife law
Many of the fish that are cast aside are native species that play an important role in regard to overall aquatic ecosystem health.
In other Maine news …
Here’s where the most (and least) snow fell in Maine
Maine’s probate courts lack a method to detect fraud
How Maine industry is rewarded for cutting emissions and wastewater
Maine attracted new residents from as far as California in 2022
It’s unclear if Maine dogs are being sickened by a mysterious illness
1 killed by falling tree in Newburgh
Milbridge accused of violating monitoring rules for wastewater discharges into river
Boston man found guilty of sex trafficking Maine woman
Portland details plans for encampment under Casco Bay Bridge
Portland man arrested in Westbrook homicide
‘Thermal runaway’ caused deadly New Gloucester furnace explosion