Why is Maine experiencing more wildfire smoke?

Should Mainers be concerned by shark sightings? The presence of sharks are an indicator of an ecosystem’s good health, according to a shark biologist. Click the image to read this story by Julia Tilton of The Maine Monitor.

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Why is Maine experiencing more wildfire smoke recently? | News Center Maine

Maine expands definition of domestic abuse | The Maine Monitor

After cyberattacks on both Lewiston hospitals, local legislator looks for solutions | Sun Journal

Surge of rare tick-borne disease linked to warming climate | The Maine Monitor

How cheap weed from ‘gray market’ growers ends up on Maine dispensary shelves | Portland Press Herald

Three Maine elementary schools to test new inclusive education model | The Maine Monitor

Colorful hot air balloons dazzle at Lewiston-Auburn festival, delighting local attendees | WGME

With little guidance from the federal government, MaineCare recipients wonder if they’ll lose their insurance | The Maine Monitor

Drought conditions fry Maine gardens | Bangor Daily News

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