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Op-eds, Opinion

Opinion: You want to support women and girls? Focus on structural challenges.

by Destie Hohman Sprague March 22, 2025March 21, 2025

Wedge issues steal our attention from domestic violence, access to child care, income inequality and more.

Maine, Northern Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster

Area land trusts air film to support wildlife

by Nick Ressel Special to The Forecaster March 22, 2025March 23, 2025

A cohort of 10 land trusts is presenting the wildlife feature-length film “A Peace of Forest” to inspire and energize the community around land conservation.

Maine, News

Rainfall eases drought conditions, but the relief may be temporary

by Daniel Kool March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Much of Maine has been in a period of drought since September — a situation worsened by a drier-than-normal winter.

Letters

Letter: Susan Collins should make Musk explain

March 22, 2025March 23, 2025

It seems to me that Sen. Susan Collins is in a unique position. As chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, she has the power to hold a hearing to determine if funds authorized by Congress are being spent as intended. She could require Elon Musk to come before the committee, testify under oath and explain […]

Letters

Letter: We must reject Trump’s tyranny

March 22, 2025March 21, 2025

I can’t begin to describe how outraged I am to have Donald Trump and JD Vance as our president and vice president. Their public bullying of the Ukrainian president was beyond shameful. I have never been a believer in American exceptionalism. Our nation has done too much that is unconscionable, including the disenfranchisement of Native […]

Health, Maine

Tick activity surges in Maine with arrival of warmer weather

by Joe Lawlor March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

If you spot a tick right now, it’s most likely an adult deer tick, which can transmit Lyme disease.

Letters

Letter: Rep. Libby should apologize for, reflect on her actions

March 22, 2025March 21, 2025

I join the Maine Trust for Local News editorial board in condemning the recent actions of Rep. Laurel Libby of District 64 in attacking a transgender student. There is no place in Maine for an attack upon a child by an adult. The attack in question is made more heinous because it is centered on […]