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Republicans suffered landslide losses in the midterms. Here's one place in Maine where they did win

Republicans suffered landslide losses in the midterms. Here's one place in Maine where they did win

Republicans have found a bright spot in Maine's 2nd congressional district after Democrats' midterm landslide
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Republicans score rare blue-to-red flip in Maine during midterm landslide

Republicans score rare blue-to-red flip in Maine during midterm landslide

Republicans have found a bright spot in Maine's 2nd congressional district after Democrats' midterm landslide
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Discover the 44 National Historic Landmarks Across Maine

Discover the 44 National Historic Landmarks Across Maine

Maine is home to 44 National Historic Landmarks, a collection that vividly illustrates the state's rich and varied past. These landmarks are design...
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Alaska Glaciers Face Significant Mass Loss by 2100 Due to Climate Change

Alaska Glaciers Face Significant Mass Loss by 2100 Due to Climate Change

Alaska is projected to lose between 49% and 73% of its total glacial mass by the year 2100, compared to 2015 levels, according to research from the American Geophysical Union. This substantial reduction is primarily attributed to climate warming. The study indicates that all glaciers smaller than one square kilometer in area are expected to vanish entirely by the end of the century, regardless of future climate warming scenarios. Researchers also anticipate a shift in precipitation patterns, with more rainfall instead of snow, which hinders the ability of glaciers to accumulate new ice. Furthermore, 15% to 60% of the glaciers predicted to survive until 2100 will cease adding ice, eventually leading to their disappearance. This ongoing glacial retreat has significant implications for downstream communities and ecosystems, impacting water availability and increasing hazards such as sea-level rise and flooding.
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Blue House Bagels Operates Unique Home-Based Bagel Business in Portland, Maine

Blue House Bagels Operates Unique Home-Based Bagel Business in Portland, Maine

Blue House Bagels Operates Unique Home-Based Bagel Business in Portland, Maine
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Wild Card Salad Restaurant to Open in Portland, Maine, Offering Quick Lunch Options

Wild Card Salad Restaurant to Open in Portland, Maine, Offering Quick Lunch Options

Wild Card Salad Restaurant to Open in Portland, Maine, Offering Quick Lunch Options
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Cool, Fair Thanksgiving Weather for Boston & New England

Cool, Fair Thanksgiving Weather for Boston & New England

The Farmers' Almanac has released its Thanksgiving weather forecast for Boston and the New England region, covering November 23–26, 2026. The outlook predicts cool and mainly fair conditions across the area, with a chance of flurries in northern regions and higher elevations. Thanksgiving Day, which falls on November 26, is expected to be brisk but generally dry for most of the region. The forecast specifically includes Boston, Greater Boston, and the six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. While the forecast does not provide specific temperature details for Boston, residents are advised to prepare for chilly conditions and dress in layers for outdoor activities.
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South Portland Native Arman Wali Returns to Maine as Music Director for 'Hadestown' National Tour

South Portland Native Arman Wali Returns to Maine as Music Director for 'Hadestown' National Tour

South Portland Native Arman Wali Returns to Maine as Music Director for 'Hadestown' National Tour
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Nor’easter to Bring First Snow to Northeast This Week

Nor’easter to Bring First Snow to Northeast This Week

A potential nor’easter is forecasted to impact the Northeast and New England later this week, bringing the first snow of the season to millions of residents. Meteorologists predict that a low-pressure system moving across the Midwest will combine with a cold air mass, creating wet conditions from Louisville, KY, to Maine by Wednesday evening. By Thursday night, a secondary low-pressure system is expected to form off the Eastern Seaboard, potentially transitioning rain to snow in interior parts of the Northeast. The storm’s exact track remains uncertain, but it could bring heavy inland snowfall, coastal rain, strong winds, and flooding if it moves closer to the coast. This weather event coincides with the ongoing Super El Niño, which is projected to be the strongest on record and persist through February 2027.
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New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid

New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid

Governors from all six New England states have collectively appealed to congressional leaders for an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This bipartisan request, outlined in a letter to House Committee on Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and Senate Committee on Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, aims to bring the total LIHEAP funding to $7 billion. The governors, including Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, emphasize the urgent need for this funding due to projected 50% increases in heating oil prices this winter. They highlight that low-income households in the Northeast could face an additional $1.1 billion in heating oil costs, and current funding levels are insufficient to meet the demand, potentially forcing states to reduce benefits or serve fewer eligible households.
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Farmers' Almanac Predicts High White Christmas Odds for Northern U.S.

Farmers' Almanac Predicts High White Christmas Odds for Northern U.S.

The Farmers' Almanac forecasts a high likelihood of a White Christmas for regions such as northern Minnesota, upper Michigan, northern Maine, the Sierras, the higher Rockies, and Alaska, with odds exceeding 90%. The publication also predicts stormy conditions with heavy snow over the Rockies and Plains on December 25. Meanwhile, The Old Farmer's Almanac anticipates snow in parts of New York, New England, and the Intermountain West, with additional chances in the Pacific Northwest, High Plains, and Ohio Valley.
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New England Governors Request Additional $3 Billion for Winter Heating Aid Amid Rising Energy Costs

New England Governors Request Additional $3 Billion for Winter Heating Aid Amid Rising Energy Costs

A bipartisan group of New England governors, including Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, has collectively appealed to congressional leaders for an additional $3 billion in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This request aims to help residents cope with projected 50% increases in heating oil prices this winter. The governors, from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, sent a letter to House Committee on Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and Senate Committee on Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, stating that the additional funding is "urgently needed" to bring total LIHEAP funding to $7 billion. They highlighted that at current funding levels, rising energy prices will diminish the purchasing power of LIHEAP assistance, forcing states to reduce benefits or serve fewer eligible households. Congresswoman Lori Trahan noted that Massachusetts' current LIHEAP allocation of $142.3 million is nearly $4 million less than last year, and only 20% ...