And yet, as global leaders start their second week of talks at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai, the 1.5C warming target, which nations adopted in Paris in 2015, remains central.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Lewiston mayoral candidates say they can unite a divided council in 2024
The mayoral runoff election between Carl Sheline and Jon Connor is Tuesday. Both are campaigning on the ability to move the City Council away from the division that has marked the current term.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
For Rwandan artist who lost his hands in an attack, painting leads to healing and hope
Frederick Ndabaramiye moved to Portland this year, and Maine galleries have embraced him and his artwork.
Posted inPolitics
Trump campaign distancing him from allies planning for second term
Advisers sat Trump does not condone ‘selfish efforts by “desk hunters” ‘ angling for a position in a new administration.
Posted inHealth
It’s taking longer to schedule abortions. That means riskier, more complex procedures, doctors say
Obstacles to obtaining an abortion are more common since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Maddie Ripley looks toward next goal after historic wrestling season
After becoming the first girl in Maine history to win a state title in an open tournament, the Oceanside senior sets her sights on another banner year.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Repeal the Second Amendment? Check your facts
President Ronald Reagan once noted that his opponents did indeed have a right to their own opinions, but he complained that they did not have a right to their own facts. Such is my view in response to a letter writer’s suggestion (“Founders got it wrong on guns,” Dec. 4) that the Second Amendment be […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine real estate industry braces for changes to home sales commissions
A federal judge last month ruled that the National Association of Realtors and major brokerage firms conspired to keep commissions artificially high. It’s still unclear what will change as a result, but Maine agents fear it could hurt them, and buyers, too.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Reconsider Star of David removal
It’s possible to support the Jewish people and condemn Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Care to comment?
As a regular reader of your opinion page and an occasional writer of letters to the editor, I enjoy reading the comments from other readers of the digital edition. I am always impressed by how knowledgeable and engaged many Press Herald readers are, though there are a few regulars who seem to make insulting others […]