Where there is overlap of fishing gear and whale habitat use, there is risk of entanglement.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: America tries to end Gaza war, while China and Russia stoke fire
Beijing and Moscow are striving to sow as much discord as they can while Washington is trying to achieve a ceasefire and the return of the hostages.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Local worshippers, Ukrainian refugees stand in solidarity for ‘720 Days of Resistance’
Prayers for peace and Ukrainian stories and songs filled the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on Sunday as the community and several Ukrainian refugees stood in solidarity for 720 Days of Resistance.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Spring preview brings big warmup, rain and wind to Maine
This week will feel nothing like the end of February in Maine.
Posted inSports
NASCAR Cup Series: Daniel Suarez wins thrilling three-wide finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Suarez edges Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch at the line, winning by 0.003 seconds.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Deal to dodge government shutdown appears to stall amid GOP policy demands
Lawmakers abandoned tentative plans to announce legislative text on a deal Sunday evening.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
City officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center, including millions of dollars in needed repairs
Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.
Posted inNation & World, News
Vigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died following school bathroom fight
Vigils took place across the nation for Oklahoma teenager Nex Benedict, who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes exempting all Maine nonprofits from sales tax
The change, which would cost the state about $10 million annually, is necessary to simplify the tax code and reduce confusion, officials say.
Posted inNation & World, News
These giant, invasive spiders appear built to thrive in the U.S.
‘I think the spiders are here to stay.’