Biden impeachment / Hurricane Lee preparations / Maine’s teacher shortage

Biden impeachment / Hurricane Lee preparations / Maine’s teacher shortage

Today is Wednesday. Temperatures will be in the high 60s to low 70s from north to south, with scattered showers throughout the state. See what the weather for the rest of the day will be here.

Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

Rainfall could bring flooding as Hurricane Lee approaches Gulf of Maine

“It is expected to weaken as it moves north, but we don’t know how much it will weaken,” one National Weather Service meteorologist said.

PLUS: The National Weather Service will be doubling its balloon launches to four times a day, all week and into the weekend, in anticipation of Lee’s approach.

Susan Collins: House GOP will do what it’s ‘going to do’ on Joe Biden impeachment

Other Senate Republicans have joined Democrats in saying they believe House Republicans lack the evidence to implicate Joe Biden in his son’s past mistakes and business transactions.

PLUS: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that, “These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption, and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives.”

These are the oldest things ever found in Maine

Maine is home to a lot of really old things, from prehistoric rocks to businesses that have survived generations.

Bangor City Council silences public comments following hate-filled rant

An unknown individual made antisemitic, racist and homophobic statements via Zoom.

College students are helping small Maine schools fill teacher shortages

The Educator Accelerator program has helped meet immediate staffing needs, and some graduates have gone on to work in school districts.

Developer plans to add 750 apartments to former Loring base

DG Fuels plans to create 2,300 jobs during construction and 650 permanent jobs after opening the facility.

Blue Hill hires 3rd town administrator in past 4 years

Julie Atwell previously held the same post in Jackson, New Hampshire, a town of about 1,000 residents, compared with 2,800 in Blue Hill.

‘Crimes of the Heart’ leaves audience with tears of laughter and sorrow

Sisters reconcile with each other and deal with crises in this dramedy, which opened Penobscot Theatre Co.’s 50th season.

Penobscot County Conservation Association bass tourney raises $10K for Maine Veterans Project

On Saturday, the club received the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine President’s Award as the Fish and Game Club of the Year.

Tips to prepare for fall hiking in Maine

Having a safe hike is important in any season, and it’s no different in autumn. Here’s a guide to planning for the trail.

Watch these 2 big cats prowling the Maine coast

“Bobcats are common across the southern half of Maine but can be difficult to observe, so it’s a special treat to have them on camera.”

An invasion of squash bugs looks worse than it is

This time of year, the insect’s appearance is far worse than its bite. In most cases the damage it can cause has already been done.

In other Maine news …

Maine’s role in the ‘September from hell’ facing Congress

Maine Medical Association calls for overhaul of US health system

Feds raise haddock catch limits for Maine fishermen

Lawsuit saying Penquis driver fell asleep and caused crash settled

East Grand Outdoor Program teaches kids how to take risks

Mason’s Brewing is expanding to Down East Maine

Acadia jobs go unfilled due to labor and housing challenges

Man wanted for Augusta homicide arrested in Mississippi

Body of missing Naples man found

Lewiston man facing federal charges for threatening racist voicemail

Man accused of kidnapping woman at South Portland motel

South Portland bar manager arrested in drug sting

York Hospital is closing its birthing unit

Bangor girls erupt late in first half en route to soccer win over Brewer

Bangor and Brewer boys’ soccer teams draw after hard-fought battle

UMaine women’s hockey team picked 7th in preseason poll

UMaine men picked 9th in Hockey East preseason poll