When completed early next year, the wind farm will be able to generate 132 megawatts of offshore wind energy to power more than 70,000 homes.
2023
Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over 2 decades
He still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power.
Letters to the editor: Thanks from Tedford Housing; Special business; Credit to Morse kids
Thanks to Brunswick for backing Tedford shelter project From Tedford Housing to the Brunswick Town Council, a heartfelt thanks. At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve a $200,000 contribution to Tedford Housing’s campaign to build a new emergency housing facility serving Southern Midcoast Maine. This facility will increase by 60% the region’s […]
Biden heads to Las Vegas to tout $8.2 billion for major rail projects
Funding will cover train corridor upgrades in western Pennsylvania and Maine, among other things.
Sustainable Practice: The price of sustainability
Capitalism is killing the planet. Or is capitalism saving our planet? Loving money may be a deadly sin, but liking money encourages us to be careful stewards of scarce resources. Saving our money by being thoughtful and well-informed shoppers is an excellent general strategy for sustainability. When we buy only what we actually want and […]
Gordon L. Weil: Dangers hide behind the daily headlines
Daily news reports hide what may be the real news. By focusing only on the day’s events, we may be misled and miss the underlying reality. This possibility arises on the most central issues these days. Most important is the war between Israel and Hamas, a terrorist group. Nothing good can be said about Hamas, […]
Giving Voice: A tribute to volunteers and staff, the heart of Oasis Free Clinics
As my term serving as board president for Oasis Free Clinics comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary individuals who form the backbone of our organization. It’s these moments of introspection that make me realize the profound impact our staff and volunteers have made, not just on the community we serve, […]
Just a Little Old: Maine’s senators must stand up for Democracy
Let’s start with a pop quiz. What well known American said the following words on Veterans Day? “In honor of our great veterans on Veterans Day, we pledge to you that we will root out the Communists, Marxists, racists and radical-left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country, lie, steal and […]
Letter to the editor: Lobstermen and their obstructionism
Refusing to participate in testing of ropeless gear reveals lobstermen’s political strategy.
Letter to the editor: Parents essential in fixing school absenteeism
I found Lana Cohen’s recent article regarding chronic absenteeism in Maine’s public schools very disconcerting (“Maine students are missing more school days than before the pandemic,” Nov. 24). Initial thoughts after reading the article were, “Where are the parents of these of students?” The interactions of students with their teachers and parents about the value […]
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