Aroostook wind project / Portland rent control / Snow days

By inergency On Jan 8, 2024

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Today is Monday Temperatures will be in the mid-20s to mid-30s from north to south, with mostly cloudy skies in the morning giving way to more abundant sunshine. See what the weather for the rest of the day will be here.

Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

The weekend’s snow is unlikely to stick around, with temperatures projected to swing back up into the 50s for much of the state on Wednesday.

PLUS: Snowy days are (hopefully) upon us in Maine, and social media feeds are sure to flood with snapshots of picture-perfect snowflakes.

The stakes are high, with Maine’s aging population concerned about electricity rates and the state aiming to meet statutory goals of reducing emissions.

Donald Trump and his attorneys have until today to file a brief as part of his challenge to Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to disqualify him from the ballot.

The project could help fill a gap in health services left when Bangor’s biggest hospital stopped offering similar services in December 2022.

The number of reported moose crashes have dropped dramatically across Maine in the last two decades.

PLUS: “Moose are in trouble. Although Maine’s moose population is stable, the herd is sick, and getting sicker,” BDN Outdoors contributor Bob Duchesne writes.

Most economists agree that rent control benefits current tenants in the short term but can lead to gentrification and decreased affordability for future residents.

Cooper Flagg has proved he’s just scratching the surface of what he could become.

Four major storms in less than a year have left snowmobile trails with what likely is millions of dollars in damage.

Rangeley Lakes Trail system is situated at the foot of Saddleback Mountain and receives copious amounts of snow each winter making it a favorite winter sports destination.