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The Conversation: Voters want compromise in Congress — so why the brinkmanship over the debt ceiling?

THE CONVERSATION — There’s progress on the debt limit. There’s no progress. Conservatives have revolted. Liberal Democrats are angry. Negotiators actually ate a meal together. That’s a good sign. No it isn’t. Who’s up? Who’s down? Much of the breathless news coverage of the debt limit crisis relies on leaks, speculation, wishful thinking and maybe […]

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Your Land: The rooted and the running (off)

Each spring, I wait for the emergence of our native orchid, the lady’s-slipper. (Maine’s slippers come in four varieties, the most common of which is the pink lady’s-slipper.) In particular, I watch a nearby spot of leafy duff a few feet from a usual oak, and each year (so far), last fall’s leaves get elbowed […]

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FreeportCAN challenges community to eat more plants

FreeportCAN (Climate Action Now) is kicking off its Eat Plants Challenge with a community, plant-based meal at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Mallet Barn at Wolfe’s Neck Farm. This six-week event challenges participants to reduce their weekly meat-based meals by one, two or three meals a week. FreeportCAN will offer tasty recipes and tips […]

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Midcoast Literacy recognizes students and volunteers

Midcoast Literacy recently held its annual meeting and celebration in Bath, recognizing 53 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc and northern Cumberland counties. The picnic on May 21 brought together board members, staff, tutors, learners, supporters and their families to mark the organization’s accomplishments in the past year. “2022 was a year […]

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Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce hosts celebration for 25th anniversary of community center

The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites community members to join in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wiscasset Community Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 15 at 242 Gardiner Road. Join the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and community celebration with music, food, adult beverages and a raffle. Time will be set […]