A bee collects pollen on a crocus in Lewiston.
spring
Wet weekend ahead, with snow forecast for most of Maine
A mix of rain and snow starting overnight Friday and carrying into Saturday will leave roads slick and snowy by morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Farmington Parks and Recreation to hold new event April 5
Spring Fling “Together We Grow” will give families a chance to get out of the house, participate in fun activities and learn about free area resources.
Maine river flooding risk lower than normal, but ice jam risk higher
U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers not currently expected to be called to break ice on the Kennebec River this spring.
Fingers crossed, Waterville and Augusta will avoid impact of browntail moth this year
The two cities have worked aggressively the last few years to mitigate browntail moth from public properties including parks, recreation fields, walking trails and other places people congregate.
Life in the Pines: Celebration of the equinox is more than our traditions
Whether you observe Easter or mark the arrival of spring weather, the Vernal Equinox is always there, Marla Hoffman writes.
Miami Beach spends $250,000 to tell spring breakers to stay away
The city has a slick campaign including a video that declares it’s ‘breaking up with spring break.’
Cold, wet spring puts a damper on Maine farmers
They’ve been struggling to adapt, delaying planting some crops and shifting others to higher ground.
Danger of river floods in Maine to last through Monday
The most severe flooding is expected in Aroostook County, but the Kennebec River went over its banks in the Augusta area on Sunday, and the Saco River crested late Saturday.
Wildfires spreading like, well . . . 59 and counting so far in 2018, state says
The Sabattus Fire Department helped extinguish grass fires Saturday and Sunday in Greene. On Monday, Sabattus firefighters turned their attention closer to home, dousing flames near the woods on Katherine’s Way. Monday’s fire occurred the day after a permitted burn in Sabattus. “My guess is it wasn’t extinguished properly,” Sabattus Chief Marc Veilleux said. “Any winds […]