Nicole Ogrysko

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Nicole Ogrysko

A relatively uncommon late-season nor'easter will bring steady rain and wind gusts of up to 45 miles an hour to Maine, starting Thursday night into Friday. Steady rain will arrive later on Thursday. Rain will eventually change to snow in the mountains. Meteorologist Derek Schroeter with the National Weather Service in Gray said a block in the jet stream over Greenland is responsible for recent slow-moving rain events and clouds that linger for days.

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Nicole Ogrysko

As the state of Maine begins to distribute new license plates with a pine tree design, state officials say drivers can recycle their old chickadee plates at their town office or any BMV branch. Drivers can also keep their old plates if they choose. The Secretary of State's office said drivers should not use the old plates on another vehicle and should take care to ensure they are not stolen or lost. The state began replacing the chickadee plates May 1.

3 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Nicole Ogrysko

The Bangor Housing Authority plans to bring 30 apartments to the city, along with support services to people with a history of chronic homelessness. The project is one of five approved recently through the state's "Home for Good" program by MaineHousing. Others are in Auburn, Augusta, Sanford and Portland. The non-profit Preble Street will provide 24/7 support services for residents on site. Mike Myatt, executive director of BangorHousing, said the project is the first of its kind for the city.

3 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Nicole Ogrysko

Nearly 30% of Maine households are struggling to keep up with basic expenses like housing, child care, food and health care, according to a new report from the United Way of Southern Maine. In Maine, a family of four with two working adults needed just more $91,000 to cover basic expenses in 2023.

4 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Nicole Ogrysko

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is challenging claims brought by the U.S. Justice Department alleging the state violated a federal law designed to prevent discrimination against women and girls. Thursday's filing from Maine comes three weeks after the U.S. Justice Department sued the state and claimed that the Maine Department of Education is violating Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' and women's sports.