State

9 years ago

Cool, dry summer recorded in Maine this year

Officials at the National Weather Service in Caribou indicate that Mainers saw a dry summer in which temperatures rarely hit 90 degrees, but meteorologists are forecasting an “increased likelihood” of above average temperatures for the fall.

9 years ago

Flu arrives early in Maine

The flu has arrived earlier than usual in Maine this season, prompting health officials to ramp up their annual push for vaccination against the illness.

9 years ago

LePage: Greed drives lumber prices following hurricanes

Gov. Paul LePage is calling for a suspension of tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber to ease prices as families and businesses prepare to rebuild after hurricanes Harvey and Irma — and with two more months of hurricane season to go.