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A Sunrise Herald message to the Boston Celtics: Now, that's more like it! Congratulations on your 17th NBA Title, and for trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six last night! Awesome!

IN THE WEATHER

At 9 a.m., it was gray and foggy and 58 degrees in downtown Portland.

Ha Ha, Maine Weather. That was a good one. All I needed to say was "rain all day", and the sun comes out and it's a lovely day, at least until the thunderstorms rolled in, casting the dark clouds that now hang above us.

The thunderstorms from yesterday, though, were no laughing matter. As they moved through, they did wreak some havoc in the western parts of Maine, dropping golf-ball-sized hail in places like Cornish and Limington. It weakened as it moved eastward. But the storms haven't quite left us, as you can see from the radar clip below. So...for your forecast. Rain all day...

From Bill in Rockland: 56 clammy degrees in Rockland at 5:35 a.m. with little wind, but an aggressively drizzly fog that requires windshield wipers. I 'should-a' stayed in bed.
From James in Cape Elizabeth: Cloudy, slightly muggy, overcast, damp and 57 here in Cape Elizabeth at 6:15. Beginning to sound a bit like a broken record. Good Day to All!
From Shawn in Yarmouth: It is Wednesday and the last day of school in Yarmouth. For the weather it is 58 degrees, gray and foggy with a light wind. The ground looks very damp too. A wet day.
From Marc in Brunswick: Make it three mornings in a row of threatening skies and temperatures in the high 50s here in Brunswick. At least it is keeping everything very (Celtic) green.

ON THE ROAD:

• I-295 southbound between Gardiner and Topsham still closed, traffic is still being rerouted to the Maine Turnpike or along Route 201. The closure is in its third day and is a major construction project. But by all reports, it seems to be going smoothly without causing too much delay. Only 10 more weeks to go.

ON THE OCEAN:

The wind is varied this morning, blowing about 5 knots, then coming from the south later in the day and increasing to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet with low visibility thanks to some patchy fog.

High tide was just around midnight and will be high again just before noon. Low tide was around 5:51 a.m. and will be low again at 5:56 p.m.

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BANGOR(AP) — State officials have closed Cobscook Bay and parts of the Down East coast to mussel harvesting due to red tide.

The Maine Department of Marine Resources announced the curbs Tuesday, citing a large plume of toxic algae that blew in from the Bay of Fundy.

The closure extends from Point of Maine near Machiasport to the Canadian border and includes all of Cobscook Bay. It prohibits collection of mussels, European oysters and carnivorous snails.
While clam harvesting was still being permitted, biologists cautioned that some clam beds within the area could close this week due to the intensity of the red tide bloom.

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CHESTER – The body of an East Millinocket boater missing since last Wednesday night was found yesterday by two-out-of-state fishermen about 300 yards south of the Chester Bridge, said the Maine Warden Service.

Mr. Crosby was fishing with his brother, Mark, and friend, Gilbert Chaloux Jr., both of East Millinocket, below the Weldon Dam in Mattawamkeag when a freak storm kicked up at approximately the same time the engine on their boat quit, the survivors told the Maine Warden Service.

Their boat was approximately 20 yards from the falls below the dam, which is located off Route 157. The falls created a reverse hydraulic, and the force from it pulled the boat under the falls and back out again.

Chaloux was able to get out of the River, find a home and call for emergency services. Mark Crosby was rescued after spending approximately an hour on a small patch of land on the river.

The Maine Warden Service have searched the Penobscot River since Wednesday night. Divers suspended their search efforts Saturday afternoon, and boat and air patrols continued through today.

Anglers were notified that Mr. Wayne Crosby was missing and to be on the look out for him.

"Fortunately, the Penobscot River is so busy this time of year with fishermen that they were able to assist us in locating Mr. Crosby," said Sgt. Ronald Dunham of the Warden Service. "We appreciate their help in returning Mr. Crosby to his family."

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WINTHROP — Three Winthrop men from were summonsed on a variety of charges after police investigated a report of a weapons offense last week.

Kyle Cunningham, 20, was charged with illegal possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of liquor by a minor. Thomas Geschwind, 20, was charged with possession of liquor by a minor, and Nathan Geschwind, 19, was charged with illegal possession of drug paraphernalia.

Winthrop Police Chief Joe Young said the incident occurred on Charles Street June 11 and remains under investigation.

What appeared to be handguns turned out to be Airsoft pistols, including one in which an orange tip was removed.

Young said the items look authentic.

“We do have an occasion when we get a call when somebody’s used one of these in a threatening manner,” Young said. No weapons charges were filed.

The incident occurred near school property, and Young said the three were told to stay away from the area.

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In BOOTHBAY HARBOR: The first of a series of statewide community forums to discuss the impact of domestic violence will be held at 6:30 p.m. today in the Cochrane Conference Room at St. Andrew's Hospital.

During the meetings, facilitators will discuss the impact of domestic violence in Maine and also the services and laws available to help victims.

Other forums planned, thus far, are in Skowhegan on July 9 and Presque Isle on August 7.

Anyone in the area is invited to attend this evening's discussion.

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In PORTLAND: The city is host to the 10th Annual Canada - New England Cruise Symposium, a three-day symposium that kicks off today and will include a number of panel discussions including the state of the industry and panels on how to marketing one's port as a destination spot.

More than 150 cruise line and port executives representing nine cruise lines will be attending the symposium and for many, this trip will be their first to the Port of Portland. The executives will tour the Greater Portland area and receive a briefing of the city's waterfront development projects.

Mayor Edward Suslovic and City Manager Joe Gray will welcome the representatives today at Ocean Gateway and provide a briefing on the Port of Portland. Sadly, though, Captain Merrill Stubing will not be attending.

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In FALMOUTH: The Gilsland Farm Audubon Center holds its annual ice cream and flowers event tonight.

The Peony Bloom and Ice Cream Social is an annual event tied to the Maine Audubon Society's annual meeting which starts around 5:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., the meeting moves outdoors to the peony garden with presentations of Maine Audubon's annual awards and recognitions.

Garden tours start at 7:15 p.m. and so does the ice cream social.

This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is necessary by calling 781-2332 ext. 233.

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In LEWISTON: The Maine Department of Environmental Protection hosts a public hearing about the water quality goals for a number of rivers, streams and marine spots across the state.

The DEP is in the process of establishing the water quality goals of waterways in the state.

Today's hearing is from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lewiston City Hall Mayor's Conference Room. Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.

Public comment will be taken at the DEP Website until June 30.

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