All parties to the Paris Agreement have to submit an emission-cutting plan to the United Nations, and foreign funding for coal has largely dried up.
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Traveling for the holidays? Hotels are doing Elf on the Shelf and in-room trees so you don’t have to
Your chosen tree and ornaments will be delivered to your room before you arrive, so you can have fun decorating with your family in privacy. Or you can decide not to lift a finger and have it all set up by the time you check-in.
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Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says
The shipwreck, which took place overnight between Thursday and Friday, was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.
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Pope Francis’ 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy
Francis celebrated his birthday with cake during a festive audience with children Sunday morning, and there were “Happy Birthday” banners in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly noon blessing.
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Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel ‘will continue to fight until the end,’ with the goal of eliminating Hamas, which triggered the war with its Oct. 7 attack into southern Israel.
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Opinion: Why should America stay together?
A collapse of the republic and the federation isn’t just possible – it could be imminent.
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Houseplant inventory
Come winter, a Maine gardener’s gaze turns inward.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Bonus Points: Feast of the Seven Fishes extras
These 2 recipes for roasted oysters and bourride make more great choices for feast night.
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Opinion: A Jewish perspective on antisemitism
Although antisemitism may go dormant at times, it is a muscle the world never seems to need much prodding to flex.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Freeport more than a shopping destination
I feel an important point was missed in the Dec. 10 story, “Is Freeport starved for more restaurants?” Expanded dining options would do more than accommodate visiting shoppers and locals. Freeport is becoming a destination for much more than shopping. With the success of Meetinghouse Arts events and gallery space, popular Freeport Speech events throughout […]