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The Conversation: 2023’s extreme storms, heat and wildfires broke records — a scientist explains how global warming fuels climate disasters

by Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton The Conversation December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

THE CONVERSATION — The year 2023 was marked by extraordinary heat, wildfires and weather disasters. In the U.S., an unprecedented heat wave gripped much of Texas and the Southwest with highs well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for the entire month of July. Historic rainfall in April flooded Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 25 inches of rain in 24 […]

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Frank J. Wood Bridge closed due to rising water levels

by Luna Soley December 19, 2023December 20, 2023

The Maine Department of Transportation closed the bridge to traffic at 11 a.m. Tuesday to protect drivers against potential flooding.

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From the Chamber: Celebrating a transformative year, Part II

by Cory King From the Chamber December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Last week, we highlighted three wonderful aspects of our past year: our official name change, our new board President Shannon and her leadership over the last year, and a shout-out to the two best teammates I could ask for in Anthony and Brittany on our chamber staff. Those were all tremendous successes from 2023, and […]

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ConvenientMD makes donation to Tedford Housing through free flu shot program

by The Times Record December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

Urgent care provider ConvenientMD recently donated $1,000 to Tedford Housing in Brunswick. ConvenientMD made a pledge earlier this fall to make donations corresponding with the number of flu shots given at each clinic. Forty ConvenientMD urgent care clinics and four ConvenientMD primary care locations across New England have made donations to a local charity in […]

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Storm wipes out power across Midcoast, shuttering schools and blocking roads

by Luna Soley December 18, 2023December 20, 2023

Brunswick and SAD 75 district schools dismissed early Monday due to storm damage and downed power lines.

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The Conversation: After 50 years of global effort to abolish torture, much work remains

by Christopher Justin Einolf, Northern Illinois University The Conversation December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

THE CONVERSATION — The world’s first conference on the abolition of torture drew more than 300 delegates representing over 70 countries and international organizations. It opened with the news that the United Nations General Assembly had passed a resolution condemning torture, along with a personal message from the U.N. secretary general. Amnesty International, the nonprofit human […]

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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Quest for North Peak

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

North Peak of Moxie Bald Mountain was a setback for my son, Adam, and me. We had hiked Moxie Bald in early November but failed in an attempt to ascend the elusive North Peak, a summit too far given the limited fall daylight. We were also unsuccessful climbing both peaks last winter due to difficulty […]

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The Conversation: War in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn’t turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it

by Nir Eisikovits UMass Boston December 17, 2023

THE CONVERSATION — As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, many on both sides have taken to social media to gather information and air their outrage. The impulse to do so is understandable: Political activism on social media provides people with an emotional outlet and gives them a sense that they can do […]