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Guest column: Conflating economic prosperity with environmental degradation

To say the United States must do better is, at this point, self-evident. Over the last two weeks, nations around the world gathered in Katowice, Poland to revisit the goals set forth in the 2015 Paris climate negotiations. Over 20,000 leaders convened to discuss the world’s future and the necessity of cutting global carbon emissions […]

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Gordon L. Weil: Elections bring more partisanship, not compromise

“Elections have consequences, Mr. President.” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer reminded President Trump of that fact when they met to discuss border security. He warned the president that politics in Washington will change as control of the House passes to the Democrats and his party’s Senate minority can stop many bills there. Trump had enjoyed […]

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States sue Trump Administration over ocean sound blasts

BELMAR, N.J. (AP) — A group of East Coast states is attempting to prevent oil and natural gas drilling off their coasts by suing to knock out the first step in the exploration process. Nine states filed a lawsuit Thursday aimed at reversing federal approval for underwater seismic testing that involves blasting the sea bed […]

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WinterKids app replaces printed booklets

PORTLAND — WinterKids has launched an app that allows members access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, and more at over 80 recreational areas and retailers around Maine and New Hampshire. The app replaces the Passport and FunPass booklets of years past. With this new system, users can register up to five family members for […]