I’m a grandparent deeply concerned about what climate change has in store for my grandchildren and future generations. It was encouraging to read Gov. Mills’ recent pledge to address climate change. At least two pending Maine bills do that: L.D. 797 (which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent from 1990 level by 2050), […]
2019
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Judge rules that museum can keep Nazi-looted art. That’s just not right
There’s a moral obligation to make some restitution, such as paying the heirs in exchange for being allowed to retain the painting.
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Mayor Strimling: Portland should pass inclusive sick-leave ordinance
The proposal will ensure that workers get the time they need to recover from an illness or care for a family member.
Posted inJournal Tribune
New Langlais book a gem for readers
Pat David Reef’s new book “Bernard Langlais Revisited” gives readers an inside look at one of Maine’s great artists, Bernard Langlais. It’s pages are filled with biographical information about his life and work, along with photos of Langlais’s many pieces, and the multitude of mediums he worked with. This book is geared toward young people, […]
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Squirrel initially scares, then snuggles with subway riders
BOSTON (AP) — A surprise passenger hitched a ride on a Boston commuter trolley, frightening some people at first, but warming their hearts when it willingly snuggled in a human passenger’s arms. Commuters say a squirrel bounded onto a Red Line trolley Monday morning at an aboveground stop, prompting some passengers to hop onto their […]
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Amazon to bring one-day delivery to Prime members
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-day delivery is going out of style. Amazon, which hooked shoppers on getting just about anything shipped in two days, said this week that it will soon promise one-day delivery for its U.S. Prime members on most items. The company hopes that cutting delivery times in half will make its $119-a-year […]
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Lake Ontario shipwreck hunters write book about discoveries
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Three western New York-based shipwreck hunters who have discovered some of the most significant historic wrecks in the Great Lakes have written a book about their explorations. “Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario: A Journey of Discovery” was written by Jim Kennard, of Fairport, Roland Stevens, of Pultneyville, and Roger Pawlowski, of Gates. […]
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Chinese fossil sheds light on mysterious Neanderthal kin
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 40 years after it was found by a monk in a Chinese cave, a fossilized chunk of jawbone has been revealed as coming from a mysterious relative of the Neanderthals. Until now, the only known remains of these Denisovans were a few scraps of bone and teeth recovered in a […]
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Mike Johnson: Jewel Cave
The motorhome section of the parking lot was huge. Although slow today, it was obvious that Jewel Cave, South Dakota was equipped to handle many RVers like us. Established in 1908, the cave lies hidden beneath 1,274 surface acres. Over 80 miles of underground caverns have been mapped, making it the third largest cave in all […]
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