Ninety percent of Maine is forested land, which makes us the state with the largest carbon-storage service in New England. One important strategy in reducing the effects of climate warming is to store carbon in soils, trees and perennial agricultural crops. Maine already stores about 60% of the carbon it emits in our young forests. […]
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Girls soccer: Mt. Blue, Mt. Ararat carry different rosters, but eye same destination
With veteran roster, Cougars blaze through Class A North, while young Eagles battle with conference’s top teams.
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Intertidal: Enjoy the transition to autumn with walks along Midcoast trails
I blame it on seasonal shifts, which is the topic of this column, but I wanted to provide an apology for the incorrect publishing of last week’s column. You may have noticed that it was about spring fish migration and that seemed a bit out of place in September. Perhaps it is appropriate, however, given […]
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Letters to the editor: The plastic pollution crisis; hearing help
The plastic pollution crisis I’m a college student from Southern Maine, and I’m writing regarding the plastic pollution crisis. My goal in writing this letter is to spread awareness from a student’s perspective, and to call attention to steps that Maine can take to reduce plastic waste in our environment.I was pleased to read that […]
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Carl Golden: Immigration a top issue again ahead of the midterms
Immigration has muscled its way into the top four issues in the midterm elections, joining inflation, cost of living, violent crime and abortion rights as potential turning points in the control of Congress. Its emergence has come amid accusations of hypocrisy and inhumane treatment, as well as threats of criminal investigations. The arrival on Martha’s […]
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Sen. Eloise Vitelli: As weather gets colder, resources are available to help Mainers
The seasons seem to change slowly but then all at once. There’s no denying that our mornings and evenings are cooler, and our daylight hours are shorter. Autumn is with us once again. Many of us are excited for apple picking and weather that’s perfect for simmering soups and baking pies. It’s also the season […]
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Women’s basketball: Black Bears begin practice with eye on America East title
Among the team’s newcomers is former Skowhegan High star Jaycie Christopher, the 2022 Miss Maine Basketball winner.
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Brunswick community kitchen cuts into food system inefficiencies
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program’s new Community Kitchen allows non-profits and businesses temporary access to commercial appliances, which the organization says will reduce food insecurity and improve the efficiency of the local food system.
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With winter closing in, Topsham business raises funds to help seniors heat their homes
The cost of heating oil in Maine has increased by 65% over the last year.
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Letters: Political endorsements abound
Cluchey for State Representative I am writing in support of Sally Cluchey for State Representative in House District 52. Our communities in Bowdoin, Bowdoinham and Richmond would be lucky to have her voice in Augusta. I got to know Sally over the past two years working to address issues affecting our schools in Maine School […]