Nothing is certain, but by the time you read this, Nippon Steel’s proposed $14 billion investment in reviving the fortunes of the Pittsburgh-based United States Steel may be dead. If it is, it’s because it was killed an unholy alliance led by big labor working with the Biden White House and backed by a coterie […]
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Retired breeding horse finds forever home at Darrowby Farm Sanctuary
After an auction, Fiona found refuge at Darrowby Farm Sanctuary just in time for the holidays. Co-owner Amanda Glenn calls it “the best gift,” made possible by the generosity of the Foxwyn Foundation.
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New generation, new traditions for Maine sporting camps
Breaking Camp: In this second of a two-part series, we look at new owners, new opportunities for traditional Maine commercial fishing and hunting camps.
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Our national debt is beyond comprehension
The U.S. Debt Clock says our country is in hock for more than $36 trillion. How massive is a trillion dollars? Consider this comparison from ThoughtCo — if you earn $45,000 a year, it would take you: – 22 years to amass $1 million dollars – 22 thousand years to amass $1 billion dollars – […]
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An Oasis of compassion within capitalism
In a season of dinner parties and holiday gatherings, allow me to share with you my favorite dinner party question: What do you think was the first marker of civilization, and why? Some of the more popular answers inevitably revolve around tools, weapons, the written word or religion. Every now and then, you’ll get a […]
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Dishwashing decisions affect sustainability
Our previous column showed that choosing one’s soaps and detergents can be complicated. Deciding whether to wash by hand or to use a dishwasher is similarly fraught because one’s usage of water and energy can render either method sustainable — or not. Washing up manually can involve lots of water. According to New York City’s […]
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Cody Bowker’s Major League focus should pay off
In June 2022, Thornton Academy faced Bangor High School for the Maine Class A state baseball championship. Thornton Academy was leading 1-0 going into the fourth inning. After Bangor got runners on second and third with no outs, Thornton Academy brought in the team’s ace pitcher, Cody Bowker. He proceeded to retire the side, giving […]
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Singer Lauren Crosby reflects on life and routine in her new album to be released next year
Midcoast musician is working on a new album with a tentative release in spring 2025 as she reminisces on life lived so far and the importance of slowing down to become more present.
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Boothbay Harbor Opera House to host Maine native for final concert of the year
Maine native and national touring artist Ellis Paul arrives in Boothbay Harbor to close out the 2024 Opera House season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28. The Opera House describes Paul as a “guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous […]
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Local community theater to hold auditions for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Lincoln County Community Theater will hold auditions for its winter/spring production of the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” on Jan. 6 and 7. Performances are scheduled for the weekend of May 2, 3 and 4. This will be a fully staged production with full orchestra. The roles of Tevye and his wife, Golde, are already […]