A recent op-ed argued that Mainers aren’t ready to drive electric cars and trucks (“Commentary: Maine is not ready for an electric vehicle mandate,” Aug. 22). This is simply untrue. The climate crisis is here, with the Gulf of Maine warming faster than the rest of the ocean. Rising temperatures and sea levels wreak havoc […]
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Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Brick Store Museum launches MemoryLights Project
The Brick Store Museum’s mission, according to an Aug. 24 news release, is to ignite personal connections to local history, art and cultures. This fall, the museum invites families to take part in the MemoryLights Project, an installation of globe lights in the museum’s courtyard representing the multi-cultural traditions of memorializing and honoring loved ones […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – Safe routes to school
Two middle schools will become one this coming school year and the buzz is real, but the question on many people’s minds is singular – traffic and safety. The city and school district have been working to ensure children and parents have a safe, convenient means of getting to school, while keeping in mind those […]
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Oxford 250: Cole Butcher repeats as champion
The Nova Scotia driver becomes the sixth person to win consecutive Oxford 250 titles, taking control over the final 27 laps to capture the 50th edition of Maine’s premier race.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
50th annual Oxford 250 results
Cole Butcher repeats as winner. Joey Doiron takes second and DJ Shaw comes in third.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Hundreds celebrate return of Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond Little League team
Fans cheered on the New England champions as they paraded down Main Street in Gray on Sunday.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Hot, wet summer could put a damper on leaf-peeping season
How extreme heat, flooding and wildfires affect the colorful trees in New England, New York and North Carolina.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs settle for doubleheader split as Flying Squirrels rally for Game 2 victory
Richmond smacks three homers in the eighth inning to win Game 2, 10-8.
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: Food salvage and recovery
When I volunteered weekly at the Gathering Place, a drop-in day shelter and resources center on Tenney Way behind the Brunswick downtown Hannaford, our guests ate lunch next door at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Center. Before the pandemic, they experienced a free, sit-down restaurant experience, with waiters bringing main course, drinks and then dessert offerings. […]
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Patriots trade running back Pierre Strong Jr., acquire tackle from Browns
New England swaps Strong, a second-year running back, for Tyrone Wheatley Jr. as it prepares for Tuesday’s roster cutdown.