Fourth of July: Check out these celebrations across Maine

Towns across the state will celebrate Independence Day with parades, concerts, craft fairs, road races, fireworks, and more. MAINE, USA — Mainers, check out this list of Fourth of July celebrations across the state for 2025, including festivals and family- …

‘Worst year we’ve had’: Maine tourism industry worried about U.S.-Canada political tension

This is Part 2 of a series looking at the impact of U.S.-Canada political tensions in Maine. Part 1 took a look at how the tourism industry is coping and why some Canadian tourists are still making the trip across the border.  On a hot, sunny weekend ahead …

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Stunning July 4th forecast for Maine

PORTLAND (WGME)--- July 4th is looking absolutely stunning in Maine with low humidity, sunny skies, and warm temperatures. Heat and humidity will then build through the weekend and into early next week. July 4th will be beautiful. Highs will be in the mid …

Trump's budget bill will add 'significant stress' to Maine hospitals, officials say

Hospital officials in Maine are raising concerns about how President Trump's massive budget and domestic policy bill passed by Congress will affect facilities across Maine, particularly those in rural areas. The so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill…

Republican Senator Susan Collins talks with Maine Public about the passed budget reconciliation bill

The budget reconciliation bill President will sign Friday passed without the support of any of the members of Maine's congressional delegation, including Republican Senator Susan Collins. Maine Public's Irwin Gratz spoke with her this Thursday. He …

Maine set to launch state energy department

Maine is poised to get a new state department tasked with managing energy programs. The Department of Energy Resources, authorized by lawmakers this session, will replace the Governor's Energy Office. Establishing a new department with additional …

Maine's immigrant farmers keep growing despite cuts to USDA's local food program

It’s a sunny, sticky late June afternoon and Habiba Salat bends over tidy rows of knee-high vegetables in a sprawling field at Liberation Farms in Wales. "What are you working on right now?" asked Maine Public reporter Nora Saks. "I’m …

New zoning changes should reduce housing development challenges, Maine advocates say

State lawmakers have approved a sweeping set of zoning changes that advocates say should remove common barriers to building more housing in Maine. The new measure reduces lot sizes in certain areas, known as designated growth areas, that are served by …

Maine State Fire Marshal's Office offers fireworks safety tips

PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you are setting off your own fireworks this weekend, the State Fire Marshal's Office wants everyone to stay safe. The Fire Marshal's Office says it is easy to injure your face, eyes or hands while using commercial explosives. …