Today is Friday. Temperatures will be in the low teens to mid-20s from north to south, with a snow storm forecast to drop between 12 and 18 inches of snow across much of the state. Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
Eighteen more Mainers have died and another 1,402 coronavirus cases reported across the state, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The statewide death toll now stands at 1,777.
On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that Medicare will now cover up to eight free tests per month for enrolled members, starting in early spring.
The results support longstanding recommendations from public health officials that masking reduces the likelihood of virus transmission.
The glacier’s rapid melt could endanger a water supply that serves 1 billion people, and lead to more frequent avalanches.
Last weekend’s snowstorm gave Aroostook County’s ski mountains just what they needed.
Abrupt temperature changes can cause ice to expand and contract, setting the stage for the formation of pressure ridges to form that can be dangerous for snowmobilers.
With three deaths from fires already this year, and a number of calls, 2022 could be on track to be just as deadly as 2021 for fire deaths.
Preliminary data show that scallops grown in old lobster pounds grew larger and were more likely to survive than those grown freely in the ocean.
Some Maine lawmakers want the state to take a more proactive approach to prevent people from taking up smoking in the first place.
Lt. James Pinkham, who grew up on Mount Desert Island, was known for his empathetic approach to his role on the police force.
PLUS: Belfast police chief to retire this month
The University of Maine is among just 146 universities to receive an “R1” ranking.
The Maine Principals’ Association is considering loosening the traditional conference schedule to achieve that.
Former UMaine hockey player who never scored a goal now competing for Slovakia in Winter Olympics
Franklin County cat missing for 7 years found in Florida with help from microchip
Maine CDC director opposes psilocybin mushroom legalization
Janet Mills wants clearer standards and accountability for electric utilities
Prosecutor drops charges against Anson-Madison Water District officials accused of theft
Hampden couple injured in deck collapse sues home inspector
Maine’s high court rejects NY man’s challenge to COVID-related murder trial delay
New bill could propel Maine into the space race
Norridgewock man dies in rollover crash
One of UMaine hockey’s top goal scorers is only here by accident
Body of Portland woman missing since last Thursday recovered
More than 60 cats seized from Wales home for 2nd time
