After a disappointing ice fishing season, my fellow guides and I are looking forward to open water season. While stalwarts like guide Glen Gisel of Raymond have been trolling the lake all winter, most of us are waiting for the waters to warm up a tad. With year-round open fishing in effect, I am working […]
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Power restored to most electric customers in Maine after gusty winds had caused 11,000 outages
Winds gusted to 50 mph in southern and central Maine on Thursday.
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Palestinians say Israeli troops fired at people seeking food, killing dozens; Israel says stampede caused shooting
More than 100 people were killed in the chaos, bringing the death toll since the start of the Israel-Hamas war to more than 30,000, according to health officials.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: A congressman confronts the governor
After Gov. Janet Mills in her State of the State address presented her response to the Lewiston massacre last Oct. 25, the response from her fellow Democrats in the Legislature was respectful silence. Some commentators noted that her proposals did not match her eloquent words about a horrific, previously unthinkable explosion of violence, with a […]
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: Federal renewable energy tax credits
If you have been considering reducing your energy costs, and your carbon footprint, at home by shifting to renewable sources of heating, cooling and electricity, federal tax credits make this less expensive. We live in a 1960 ranch house that has been well insulated and uses electric heat pumps and a wood stove to heat […]
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Turning climate plan into climate action
Last week, I wrote about the Maine Fishermen’s Forum, which begins today in Rockland as an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about fisheries in Maine to attend, free of charge. Next week, there is a different type of opportunity to get involved. This one is more local and focuses specifically on the town […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: Music provides students with ‘the keys to learning’
Every month, there is a plethora of national days to be celebrated. March is no different. As a bit of a trivia nerd, one stood out to me: International Bagpipe Day, which is March 10. Interestingly, while the bagpipe is most commonly associated with Scotland, many music historians trace its origins back to ancient Egypt. […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maine-based podcast ‘Dark Downeast’ is helping keep cold cases alive
Kylie Low, a former morning host on Portland radio station WJBQ, has been writing and hosting the podcast since 2020, with a focus on helping families of victims.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Leap day babies celebrate birthdays for ‘real’ this year
Leap day – Feb. 29 – only occurs once every 1,461 days, making those born on the date members of a pretty exclusive club.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Psilocybin use deserves consideration
I am a mother, a registered nurse, and a Maine resident who — like many people — has witnessed family, friends and community members struggle with their mental health and lack of effective treatments for too long. I am writing today to encourage voters (and legislators) to support the passage of L.D. 1914, the Maine […]
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