Maine is entering peak allergy season, with tree pollen from maples, poplars, and juniper driving symptoms, while pine pollen looms in May. Across the U.S., 2026 continues a trend of longer, more ...

New England utilities and grid operators are working to reduce demand on the grid during times of peak use. In the long run, ...

Want to climb to the highest point in Tennessee? Depending on your planned approach, you’d better get ready for a long hike.

The measure creates a pilot program to educate consumers about lower electric prices for shifting power to times of less ...

You don’t need hiking boots or a long climb to stand at the highest point in Mississippi. But you might still want to check it off your bucket list. The state’s tallest spot sits quietly in the ...

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court hears arguments in the gymnasium of Upper Kennebec Valley High School in Bingham in October 2025. Credit: Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN Maine’s highest court sent a rare ...

For many visitors to Portland, Maine, a boat trip to explore Peaks Island is on their list of 'must-do' activities. The island remains a huge draw, especially in the summertime. It's a place to ...

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Stopping at a gas station in California. Be prepared to pay a high price at the pump. Gas prices across the country — including in California — have climbed to their highest averages in four years, ...