On the campaign trail back in March 2020, Joe Biden said he viewed himself as merely “a bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, whom he called “the future of this country.” By all indications, however, the president seems determined to extend his bridge construction deadline to 2028. He’s reportedly mapping plans for a […]
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Joe Guzzardi: Tech workers brace for possible job killer
Like the proverbial bad penny that keeps reappearing, lousy immigration bills are hard to kill off. Consider the EAGLE Act of 2022, also known as Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment, or formally recognized as H.R. 3648. The newest proposed legislation is another iteration of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act. Although it […]
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Morse High School graduate wants to revolutionize timber industry with automated sanding device
Oscar Hennin, 19, won $17,000 at an entrepreneurial college competition for his craftsman prototype.
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Brothers Tyler and Sean Walsh reunited in rivalry while following late father’s path
Tyler (Colby) and Sean (Bowdoin) making marks in own programs decades after Shawn Walsh guided UMaine to 2 NCAA titles.
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Freeport weighs local heat pump rebates as energy costs rise
A Freeport group is pushing for a rebate program that would incentivize heat pumps, electric vehicles and other environment- or wallet-friendly devices.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Whitewater drama on Little Suncook River
Little Suncook River in south-central New Hampshire is a tiny whitewater creek more aptly called a stream or brook. Located in Epsom, the exciting descent flows west from Northwood Lake along Route 4 before entering Suncook River east of Concord. With the exception of spring runoff and after heavy rain, the diminutive freshet is rarely […]
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The Conversation: Protecting 30% of Earth’s surface for nature means thinking about connections near and far
THE CONVERSATION — A biodiversity crisis is reducing the variety of life on Earth. Under pressure from land and water pollution, development, overhunting, poaching, climate change and species invasions, approximately 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. One ambitious proposal for stemming these losses is the international initiative known as 30×30: […]
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Rocket science: A timeline of a bluShift rocket engine test in Brunswick
Brunswick startup bluShift Aerospace’s successful engine test produced just over 22 seconds of burn time on Friday, but it came only after weeks of preparation, according to founder and CEO Sascha Deri.
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College hockey: Colby topples Bowdoin in rivalry game
Mules score three times in third period to extend unbeaten run against Polar Bears to 11 games.
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Local business owners report strong start to holiday shopping season
Though analysts warned inflation could slow retail businesses this winter, Midcoast stores report a strong start to the season.