More than a quarter of coastal dunes at 4 southern Maine beaches were lost during the historic January 2024 storms and researchers say the dunes have yet to fully recover.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Conservatives out educators, including some in Maine, accused of cheering Charlie Kirk’s death
While no Maine educators appear to have been fired over the issue, some districts have investigated or placed teachers on leave.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Summer swelter gives a boost to Maine’s tourism industry
With sunny days in July and August, numbers are up at Acadia National Park, the Portland International Jetport and on the Maine Turnpike, but declines continue for Canadian border crossings and cruise ship visits.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Fitness executive Ben Midgley will launch bid for Maine governor
Midgley, a Republican, is expected to officially launch his campaign in Kennebunkport next week.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Varsity Maine All-State girls lacrosse team
These 12 players impacted games in various ways, from scoring goals to grabbing loose balls, controlling draws and making defensive stops.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Donald Trump gave Susan Collins a pass, for now. Will Maine voters?
The Republican senator’s maneuvering on Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill shows she’s walking a tightrope ahead of her 2026 reelection bid.
Posted inLocal & State
York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
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Canadian wildfires prompt another air quality alert for coastal Maine
Smoke from the wildfires is expected to move out by Tuesday but could return as the fires continue to burn across Canada.
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Kennebunkport celebrates Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday
The celebration of the late former first lady included cake, a beach walk and her passion for children’s literacy.