Wildfire Smoke Expected to Raise Particle Pollution Levels Across Maine This Weekend
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July 13, 2026 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement regarding this morning’s fatal shooting in Biddeford: “I have been briefed on the fatal shooting in Biddeford this morning involving Federal law enforcement. I know that situations like …
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: July 15, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 280 Belfast Rd. Camden, ME 04843 State Park: Camden Hills Event Type: Nature Exploration Join Ranger Christi for this fun and hands-on program that will help you earn …
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: July 15, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Bremen Town Office, 208 Waldoboro Rd, Bremen, ME 04551 Event Type: Workshop/Training Update on local forest pests, Bremen, ME. Hosted by Bremen Conservation Commission and …
AUGUSTA, June 30, 2026 -- Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ level on Wednesday, July 1 along the Maine coast from Kittery to Acadia National Park according to the Maine Department of …
For Immediate Release AUGUSTA, July 2, 2026 — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and possibly ‘Unhealthy’ for all groups for short …
MaineDOT to Work on Route 108 in Peru and Rumford Drivers should plan for a detour and delays. PERU/RUMFORD – July 13, 2026 — From July 13 to July 17, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will close a section of Route 108 for a highway …
BCOPE students and staff gather for a group photo. For more than three decades, the Belfast Community Outreach Program in Education (BCOPE), part of RSU 71, serving Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, and Swanville, has helped students reconnect with …
July 12, 2026 Consistent with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in honor of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey …
July 12, 2026 Consistent with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in honor of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey …
MaineDOT to Work on Hotel Bridge in Jefferson Drivers should plan for one-way alternating traffic. JEFFERSON – June 29, 2026 — Starting July 13, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin work on Hotel Bridge over Davis Stream on …
MaineDOT to Work on Forest Avenue in Portland Drivers should plan for delays. PORTLAND – July 1, 2026 — Starting July 15, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin work on Forest Avenue from the Allen Avenue Intersection to the Riverside …
AWOS III Weather Systems Now Live at Bethel, Strengthening Safety and Community Resilience AUGUSTA – July 2, 2026 — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is excited to announce that a new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) unit …
MaineDOT to Conduct Interstate Crack Sealing from Pittsfield to Herseytown Drivers should plan for lane closures and delays. AUGUSTA – July 6, 2026 — Starting July 7, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin crack sealing the interstate …
MaineDOT to Replace Cornshop Bridge in Bridgton Drivers should plan for detours. BRIDGTON – July 8, 2026 — On July 6, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) started the closure of Depot Street for 145 days to work on the Cornshop Bridge on Depot …
MaineDOT to Close Lewis Bridge in Bowdoin Drivers should plan for detours. BOWDOIN – July 10, 2026 — Starting July 13, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will close Lewis Bridge on Route 125 over West Cathance Stream for 30 days for a bridge …
MaineDOT to Close Lewis Bridge in Bowdoin Drivers should plan for detours. BOWDOIN – July 10, 2026 — Starting July 13, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will close Lewis Bridge on Route 125 over West Cathance Stream for 30 days for a bridge …
Jul 10, 2026 The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that it plans to invest approximately $30 million in Year 1 funding through Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help eligible health care providers …
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, Troopers responded to two separate multi-vehicle crashes on Interstate 295 northbound in Falmouth during the evening commute. The first crash, involving four vehicles near Exit 10, resulted in no …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) from eligible organizations for the Maine Healthcare Careers Exploration Program. This …