Today is Wednesday. The temperatures will be in the mid-70s to high 60s from north to south, with morning fog giving way to mostly sunny skies throughout the state. See what weather is in store for the rest of the day here. Here’s the latest on gas prices in Maine. Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will release the latest COVID-19 data from over the weekend by 9:30 a.m. Check out our tracker for more information.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat representing Maine’s 1st District, tested positive for coronavirus for the second time this summer. Pingree, who has been vaccinated and received at least one booster shot, said that her symptoms are mild and she will be working from home.
Scientists say that the coronavirus is likely here to stay. While the virus has yet to become endemic, it is likely on that path, and will be part of humanity for the foreseeable future.
The gubernatorial candidate’s push for a “parents bill of rights” has made an appearance on the campaign trail, but the agenda has not been revealed yet.
The first debate will be hosted on Sept. 27 by News Center Maine and the second will be run by WAGM of Presque Isle, WABI of Bangor and the Aroostook Partnership.
Luke Combs acknowledged that for many concert-goers, it’s a significant financial commitment, including gas, food, hotels, parking, child care and much more.
Averi Varney started as the Hancock County Planning Commission’s new planner earlier this month, breaking a five-month streak of no employees working at the commission office in Ellsworth.
