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How Maine Turned Old Forts and Factories Into Historic Attractions

How Maine Turned Old Forts and Factories Into Historic Attractions

Maine's state-managed lands are not only celebrated for their natural beauty but also for their significant role in preserving the state's rich his...
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JGT2 Redevelopment Revives Plans for Data Center at Former Jay Paper Mill in Maine

JGT2 Redevelopment Revives Plans for Data Center at Former Jay Paper Mill in Maine

JGT2 Redevelopment Revives Plans for Data Center at Former Jay Paper Mill in Maine
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Maine Governor Mills Signed Law Tightening Mortgage Rules for Home Equity Investments

Maine Governor Mills Signed Law Tightening Mortgage Rules for Home Equity Investments

Maine Governor Mills Signed Law Tightening Mortgage Rules for Home Equity Investments
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How the Great Boston Fire Caused $73.5 Million in Damage

How the Great Boston Fire Caused $73.5 Million in Damage

The Great Boston Fire of 1872 left an indelible mark on the city, not only in its physical destruction but also in its profound human and economic ...
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Piscataquis County Soil Water Conservation District Seeks Stream Restoration Project Manager for RIFFLS Initiative

Piscataquis County Soil Water Conservation District Seeks Stream Restoration Project Manager for RIFFLS Initiative

The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District is actively seeking a Stream Restoration Project Manager for a five-year, full-time position based in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. This role is central to the Resilient Infrastructure and Free-Flowing Streams (RIFFLS) initiative, which aims to restore aquatic organism passage at road-stream crossings on private lands. The project is funded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), with The Nature Conservancy serving as the lead partner organization. The Project Manager will be responsible for collaborating with NRCS, project partners, and private landowners on Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) projects, which primarily involve upgrading culverts to 'Stream Smart' structures and potentially include low-head dam removal and fishways. Key duties include developing and assisting with RCPP funding applications, overseeing contract completion, and conducting site assessments.
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PennyMac Loan Services to Conduct Public Sale of Foreclosed Property in Maine

PennyMac Loan Services to Conduct Public Sale of Foreclosed Property in Maine

PennyMac Loan Services to Conduct Public Sale of Foreclosed Property in Maine
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White Christmas Likely in Northern U.S. States

White Christmas Likely in Northern U.S. States

As Christmas approaches, meteorologists and almanacs are predicting the likelihood of a white Christmas across the United States. A white Christmas is defined as having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning. According to the Farmers' Almanac, areas with the highest odds (over 90%) include northern Minnesota, upper Michigan, northern Maine, the Sierras, the higher Rockies, and Alaska. Historical data from 1991–2020 also supports these predictions, with Duluth, Minnesota, experiencing snow on 97% of Christmases and Minneapolis on 80%. Other cities like Bismarck (73%), Buffalo (67%), and Salt Lake City (57%) also have above-average chances. Meanwhile, regions like New York City (4%) and most of the southern U.S. have significantly lower odds. The Old Farmer's Almanac adds that parts of New York, New England, and the Intermountain West may also see snow.
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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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Ohio State University Researchers Project Significant Increase in Data Center Electricity Consumption by 2030

Ohio State University Researchers Project Significant Increase in Data Center Electricity Consumption by 2030

Researchers at Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences project that data centers belonging to six major technology companies could more than double their global electricity consumption by 2030 compared to 2024 levels. This increase is largely driven by the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). The study, published in Communications Sustainability, estimates that these companies' combined annual data center electricity use worldwide could rise from approximately 118 terawatt-hours in 2024 to between 239 and 295 terawatt-hours by 2030, accounting for roughly 1% of projected global electricity demand. Ohio is identified as one of the states expected to experience particularly high demand, with the six companies' data centers potentially consuming over 15 terawatt-hours annually by 2030. This amount is roughly one-tenth of the electricity sold to all Ohio customers in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The study focused on Amazon, ...
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Presumpscot River Paddling Trail Offers Diverse Water Recreation in Maine

Presumpscot River Paddling Trail Offers Diverse Water Recreation in Maine

Presumpscot River Paddling Trail Offers Diverse Water Recreation in Maine
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Lewiston Voters Approve Referendum to Restrict Syringe Service Programs

Lewiston Voters Approve Referendum to Restrict Syringe Service Programs

Lewiston, Maine, has become the largest municipality in the state to implement restrictions on syringe service programs after voters approved a citizen initiative referendum. This new measure reinstates a one-for-one needle exchange policy, which dictates that syringe service providers are limited to distributing a maximum of 20 sterile syringes per individual per day. The successful referendum reverses previous policies that allowed for more flexible syringe distribution, aiming to address concerns within the community regarding public health and safety related to needle exchange programs. The vote reflects a significant shift in local policy concerning harm reduction strategies and the management of public health initiatives related to drug use.
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Chilly Weather with Sunshine Returns to Maine

Chilly Weather with Sunshine Returns to Maine

According to WABI TV's weather forecast, Maine is experiencing cooler and more seasonable temperatures today and Wednesday, with a warming trend expected to arrive on Thursday. Strong high pressure is building into the area, bringing plenty of sunshine for Tuesday, although highs will remain chillier with a noticeable breeze. Overnight temperatures are expected to stay in the upper 30s to lower 40s, with Monday showing a slight increase in warmth. Rain chances are predicted to rise later in the week, particularly on Friday night as a cold front approaches the region. The forecast highlights a comfortable fall Sunday with temperatures in the mid-50s and light northwest winds. Source time: Oct. 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM EDT.