Monday, July 7: Main Streets and Back Roads: Maine’s Casco Bay Islands CHRONICLE

Monday, July 7: Main Streets and Back Roads: Maine’s Casco Bay Islands Anthony Everett is heading north to board a ferry – several, actually! – to explore a few of the hundreds of islands in Maine’s Casco Bay. Updated: 8:30 PM EDT Jul 4, 2025 Editorial …

Maine attorney Joshua Dunlap nominated to US appeals court in Boston

President Donald Trump has nominated Dunlap to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston. AUGUSTA, Maine — Joshua Dunlap, an attorney from Scarborough, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve on the U.S. Court of …

The dream of owning a rustic Maine waterfront camp is dead

While the number of homes for sale in Maine is growing, real estate agents from across the state aren’t seeing that trend extend to rustic waterfront camps. Redfin reports housing inventory in Maine is on the upswing, with more than 7,300 listings in May, …

Deck checks and safety tips: Maine wardens ensure a safe Fourth of July

Maine authorities increase patrols for "Operation Dry Water" to ensure safe boating during the holiday weekend. BELGRADE, Maine — The long Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the busiest times on Maine's lakes and waterways, so extra law …

Central Maine 4th of July Celebration in Clinton

CLINTON, Maine (WABI) - The town of Clinton was one of many communities throughout the state celebrating the day. Beginning with a parade through the town, those in the community moved to the Clinton Fairgrounds for the Central Maine 4th of July …

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Susan Collins makes 1st Maine appearance after opposing Trump’s megabill

Sen. Susan Collins would have needed several changes to be made to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including boosting assistance for rural hospitals, before she would have voted to approve it, she said on Friday after marching in the …

Getting hot in Maine again; heat advisory issued for several counties

IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR SOME WARMTH, AS WELL AS HEADING TO A LOCAL BEACH, KEEP IN MIND TEMPERATURES ARE ON THE RISE. WE’RE GOING TO BE SEEING A UV INDEX OF SEVEN, SO BE SURE TO NOT FORGET YOUR SUNSCREEN AND WATCH OUT FOR THE LITTLE ONES, AS WE ARE …

It’s the 4th! Your Fireworks Guide For Tonight Across Maine

The 4th of July is back, and everyone in Maine is ready to enjoy the celebration! With a decent forecast across the state and a 3-day weekend here, we are all ready to be with friends and family, have a day of sun, BBQ, and games, then head out and enjoy a …

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ is bad news for Maine clean energy

Editor’s Note: The following first appeared in The Maine Monitor’s free environmental newsletter, Climate Monitor, that is delivered to inboxes every Friday morning. Sign up for the free newsletter to stay informed of Maine environmental news. On Tuesday …