Choosing accessories for sustainable dishwashing means identifying affordable alternatives to plastic and other synthetic substances. Happily, the wide range of eco-friendly dishwashing tools simplifies the matter. Commonly available sponges are often made partly or entirely of plastic and may incorporate toxic chemicals in their dyes, disinfectants or glues. Such sponges emit these substances into our […]
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Posted inTimes Record
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Fabulous views from Bald Rock Mountain
The Camden Hills provide some of the finest mountain views in Maine. Selecting my favorite is no easy task. Ocean Lookout on Mount Megunticook is probably the most well-known and remarkably spectacular. The Scenic Trail above Maiden Cliff provides wondrous views of Megunticook Lake. The panoramic vista of western Penobscot Bay seen from the Georges […]
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13-year-old who was reported missing in Limerick found safe, police say
Madelyn ‘Ash’ Fogg had been reported missing Saturday night, state police said.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
3 injured in shooting, stabbing incident Saturday in Auburn
Two men were injured in a shooting, and a third in a stabbing, at 45 Smith St. early Saturday morning.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Community News – MLK celebration features R&B, pop and soul
Annual MLK celebration features R&B, pop and soul The band, Higher Ground, will play at First Parish Church in Kennebunk and sing the songs of Stevie Wonder to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day. The 22nd annual MLK Celebration is set for 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. The program will begin with […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race
Clear front-runners have yet to emerge on both sides in the battle to succeed Donald Trump in the White House.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Bidding bye-bye to the birdie
Despite having some memorable experiences, Elon Musk has left me no choice but to lock my Twitter account for the time being.
Posted inFood
The Appalachian couple hunting for wild American truffles
Luke Gilbert and Natalie Dechiara have made wild truffles a key part of their business. Then Hurricane Helene hit.
Posted inMaine, News
How climate change is shortening Maine’s ice season, and why it matters
As Maine winters warm, the amount of time Maine’s ponds, rivers and lakes are covered by ice is shrinking, posing a threat to lake health and the winter sports economy.
Posted inMaine, News
How Jimmy Carter’s White House solar panels ended up in Maine
Unity College acquired the panels in 1991 after they were removed from the White House, and they were used to heat water at the school’s cafeteria for years.