The U.S. Department of Energy wants to know whether communities would be willing to store nuclear waste temporarily while the government finds a permanent solution.
2021
Posted inMaine
As COVID-19 surge continues, the fully vaccinated boost their ranks in Maine
With hospitals full and a COVID-19 surge raging in Maine, demand for vaccines is high as pharmacies struggle to keep up. Many people are scrambling for appointments.
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Posted inBusiness
Fox anchor Chris Wallace leaving network for ‘new adventure’
Wallace was a White House correspondent with NBC in the 1980s and he left ABC News in 2003 for his own Sunday show at Fox.
Posted inTimes Record
Rolling blackouts possible this winter, regional grid warns
Rolling blackouts may hit New England if there’s an extended cold snap this winter, as the regional power grid operator warns of a “precarious” situation due to snags in the natural gas supply. Much of the grid’s power comes from burning natural gas, and right now that fuel is in shorter-than-normal supply and is subject […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food, Vegan Kitchen
The best vegan and vegetarian cookbooks of the year
This selection of 8 covers all bases, from kids who eat vegan to athletes to fans of the late great comedian Dick Gregory.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside Table: ‘The Lost Family’ shows the disappointing side of DNA testing
“I borrowed this book (‘The Lost Family,’ by Libby Copeland) from my local library and was captivated by the story of two sisters who learn through DNA testing that they have no paternal Irish ancestry, although their now-deceased father stated he was 100% Irish. Throughout this nonfiction work, I learned about the use of DNA […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: America needs a Second Advent
American needs a Second Advent. This Second Advent for America would resemble the first Advent. The Divine personage ushers in the Kingdom of God to rule and guide the hearts and decisions of humanity. The four themes of the Sundays of Advent, before Christmas, are hope, peace, love and joy. During Advent, we have a […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Supreme Court could make abortion an issue for the states
Even if Roe is overturned, reproductive rights still will be subject to an often-messy democratic process.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
The oyster savers: The mollusks filter water, protect against storms and taste amazing. Restoring their habitat is a no-brainer
Many stakeholders are participating in a project to restore natural oyster beds to a tidal inlet of the New Meadows River near Phippsburg.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Inspired by real-life murderers, Dostoevsky wrote a new kind of novel
A look at ‘Crime and Punishment’ as a turning point for the Russian writer – and for literature.
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