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How Maine wildlife officials rescued a moose from a Washington County well

by Gillian Graham September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Using a sedative, straps and an excavator, rescuers were able to safely lift the 500-pound animal out of an abandoned, 8-foot-deep well in the small town of Pembroke.

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Electrify now, federal tax credits expiring soon | Our Sustainable City

by Robyn Landes Guest column September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Have you been thinking about upgrading your home heating systems, but are uncertain about the best time to do so? Don’t wait another day to pursue those upgrades and swap out fossil fuel appliances for cleaner alternatives that run on electricity. If so, the time is now and it is running out. All federal home […]

Local & State, New England, News, Politics

Chellie Pingree says ICE blocking lawyers; calls for tour of southern Maine facility

by Randy Billings September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

The 1st District congresswoman said officials have been denied entry to U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement offices.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education, Times Record

Maine schools struggling to hire bus drivers

by Katie Langley September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

In Brunswick, a shortage of bus drivers has forced schools to merge routes and reschedule after-school activities.

Local & State, News

Leader of Gray’s Resiliency Committee outlines watershed management plan

by Rory Sweeting September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

The plan, developed in conjunction with multiple environmental groups, includes a focus on preventing waterways from being overrun by phosphorus runoff.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Greely High School’s turf field opens for play

by Sophie Burchell September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

The Glenn A. Hutchins Field reopened this semester with turf, offering more playtime to students and costing Cumberland and North Yarmouth taxpayers $3 million.