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Maine Public

Maine Public

Maine Public

Maine Public, an NPR and PBS member station, connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through radio, television, educational, and digital services.

Maine Public serves Maine and also reaches most of New Brunswick, Canada, and parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Find all of our coverage at mainepublic.org

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New FEMA flood maps are coming, but many homeowners say they've experienced the risks firsthand

Nicole Ogrysko

This summer, York and Cumberland Counties in Maine will update floodplain maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the first time in years. The maps show that hundreds of additional property owners may face flood risks.
Patty Wight

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Maine Public

Maine Family Planning unveils mobile medical unit as it urges boost in state funding

Patty Wight

Maine Family Planning urged state lawmakers to fully fund a bill that would boost the state's annual allocation for the roughly 60 sexual and reproductive health clinics across the state.

Maine Public

Eclipse in Maine: Visitors from across the country, world travel to Maine to experience totality

Patty Wight

With perfectly clear skies, people from across the country and world traveled to Maine to witness totality.
Maine Public

State roads begin to see slowdown morning of solar eclipse

Kaitlyn Budion

With the solar eclipse this afternoon, some Maine roads are seeing slowed traffic from travelers.
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From "eerie darkness" to roosting birds, here's what you can expect from today's eclipse

Robbie Feinberg

Paul Motts, a naturalist and eclipse chaser from Bethel, says the sky and the natural world will transform during an eclipse.
Maine Public

Aroostook officials warn of traffic, mud during eclipse travel

Kaitlyn Budion

With large crowds expected in Aroostook County for today's solar eclipse, local officials have spent months coordinating law enforcement and first responders.
Maine Public

All eyes on dark skies at Rangeley eclipse celebration

Ari Snider

Event organizers and business owners said an influx of eclipse chasers was a welcome end to a disappointing winter tourism season.
Maine Public

After years of preparations, Houlton welcomes visitors for solar eclipse

Kaitlyn Budion

Maine is seeing an influx of visitors for this afternoon's total solar eclipse, which will be visible across much of the state. The Aroostook County town of Houlton is among those in the path of totality, and has been planning for the arrival of guests for years.
Maine Public

Observers of the 1963 eclipse recall the experience of totality across Maine

Irwin Gratz

During the 1963 eclipse, totality lasted for barely a minute, but that minute left an indelible impression on those who witnessed the event.
Maine Public

Maine draws in some eclipse chasers, while others leave in hopes of sunnier skies

Patty Wight

Communities in northern Maine have been preparing for an influx of thousands for the upcoming total solar eclipse. But some diehards are opting to leave the state and travel long distances to watch Monday's event under more reliably sunny skies.
Maine Public

Maine Senate vote signals trouble for constitutional right to abortion

Steve Mistler

Maine could join the nearly dozen states putting the amendment to voters, but Democrats don't have the votes to do it on their own and so far Republicans are opposing it.
Maine Public

Maine's economic output grew faster than the rest of New England at the end of last year

Irwin Gratz

Figures from the federal government show strong growth in economic output and personal income during the 4th quarter of 2023.

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