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Faith lost in U.S. Congress

When Donald Trump gained power, he began signing sundry, legally dubious executive orders that challenge the foundational principles of American democracy. Congress is responsible for passing laws, the judiciary is an independent arbiter of their legality and a president’s duty is to either enforce or reject legislation. Under Trump’s administration, these checks and balances are […]

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Stopping for turtles in the road

Spring. Evening. Approaching town in a hurry by car, I lean into the curve that emerges from the woods just before crossing a culvert that spans a tiny stream. Thirty yards ahead a woman with one arm extended scurries across the road. I tap the brakes, slow down to look as she reaches the road’s […]

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Thinking sustainably in the garden

As daytime temperatures rise, many of us are thinking ahead to springtime work in our yards and gardens. Considering some basic issues beforehand will pay off when the action begins. One hot topic nowadays is rewilding, a form of sustainability that seeks to restore natural processes by reducing human influence on the land. Rewilding can […]

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Richmond school basketball team benefits from $4,000 Downeast Dunker donation

Richmond Middle High School recently received cash and in-kind contributions totaling $4,105 from the Downeast Credit Union & Insurance Downeast Dunker program to help purchase new warm up uniforms, supplies for concessions and other school and booster needs. The Richmond school was one of five participating schools that benefitted from the credit union’s fundraising effort […]