For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society (PPCS) sea kayak trip to visit the puffins on distant Eastern Egg Rock in outer Muscongus Bay in June. This year, logistical issues resulted in a decision to cancel the trip. Practicing the idiom, “every cloud has a silver lining,” I decided to use […]
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox lose to Phillies on play not seen in more than 50 years
Philadelphia walked off with a win over the Red Sox on Monday, thanks to a catcher’s interference call with the bases loaded in the 10th inning.
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Posted inTimes Record
Maine stays the course on clean energy incentives
The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) weakens or eliminates many of the federal tax credits which had boosted Americans’ efforts to live more sustainably. However, the state-funded, quasi-public agency known as Efficiency Maine Trust continues to incentivize a range of climate-friendly measures for individuals. If you want to buy a “clean vehicle,” save […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox lose to Phillies on catcher’s interference
Boston loses in the first walk-off on a catcher’s interference since 1971.
Posted inMaine
Grants to Biddeford and Saco fire departments bolster training
New equipment will allow the fire departments to conduct more effective training sessions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine honors fishermen who died at sea. But 2 are excluded from a beloved town memorial.
Four names were added to the Lost Fishermen’s Memorial in Lubec, but the community is in upheaval over a decision not to include Chester and Aaron Barrett because of what some consider an arbitrary and unfair policy.
Posted inMaine
Sky Streakers radio control air show takes off in New Gloucester
The Tom Chabot Memorial Challenge is the longest running radio controlled scale aerobatics competition in the northeast.
Posted inMaine
Rockland detective sues city, saying it denied her the right to work from home during pregnancy
Detective Anne Griffith also alleges that the city retaliated against her after maternity leave by nixing a contract she had to work for Maine State Police.
Posted inLetters
Maine’s transgender students deserve better | Letter
These young people are not the enemy and should stop being treated as such.