Even before noon on Wednesday, the heat index in Maine soared to 100 degrees in Portland and Waterville with 103 in Sanford and Fryeburg, according to News Center Maine meteorologist Jason Nappi.
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Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on crowd control and safety measures for those attending the annual 5-day pilgrimage, but the sheer number of participants makes ensuring their safety difficult.
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Heat wave trips up power plants, prompting New England grid operator to issue warning
ISO-New England declared a ‘Power Caution’ for more than 4 hours Tuesday as air conditioners cranked up at the start of what’s expected to be a 3-day heat wave.
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Relatives of people killed in Boeing Max crashes ask U.S. to fine the company $24.8 billion
During a hearing Tuesday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said there is ‘mounting evidence’ that the company should be prosecuted.
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Dresden voters pass $1.78 million municipal budget
Around 55 residents passed Dresden’s $1.78 million budget at Tuesday’s annual town meeting without any changes or adjustments to the proposed municipal spending plan.
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Leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group warns archenemy Israel against wider war
Hezbollah, an ally of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, has been exchanging strikes with Israel almost daily since the war in Gaza erupted on Oct. 7, with the aim to pull Israeli forces away from the embattled Gaza Strip.
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Tropical Storm Alberto forms in southwest Gulf, 1st named storm of hurricane season
Alberto, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and some flooding along the coasts of Texas and Mexico, is expected to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday.
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Waterville man rescued after hiking accident at Gulf Hagas
Joshua Steele, 38, of Waterville, was rescued after he broke his ankle while hiking with friends Sunday in the Gulf Hagas area.
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Moscow man to spend 30 days in jail for role in deadly 2022 car crash
Eric Tankerley, 35, was sentenced this week for his involvement in a Caratunk crash that killed two of his close friends.
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Former estate’s tree house site offers Maine State House views in Howard Hill Historic Park
The State House overlook in the Howard Hill Historic Park in Augusta was once the site of a tree house in the estate of publishing magnate William Howard Gannett.