In a June 11 letter to editor (“Struggling in Maine? Here’s why.”), the writer suggested Mainers should work more to raise the “lowest labor participation rate in New England.” Quick research reveals that the low rate is a function of Maine having the oldest population in the nation, not Mainers being a bunch of deadbeats. […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Inside Carrabassett Valley’s thawing conflict with the Penobscot Nation
For years, the tribe has barred public recreation on its land in the town. Now, tensions may be cooling.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Rangers top Red Sox in series finale to avoid a sweep
Texas’ Wyatt Langford homers on the game’s 1st pitch against Boston, which gets 2 homers from Willson Contreras.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park signs that ‘disparaged’ US
The White House’s changes included removing numerous signs at Acadia National Park that detailed the impacts of climate change on Maine’s coast and forests.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
7-run 5th inning lifts Sea Dogs past Fightin Phils
Portland blasts 3 home runs in the inning to take the series finale.
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State police investigating fatal crash in Newburgh
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wind farms and transmission lines poised to come to northern Maine
Maine, working with 4 other New England states, is set to select winning projects soon in its latest effort to bring renewable energy development to Aroostook County.
Posted inCommunity, News
Fire at Wells Beach produces heavy smoke
The Wells Police and Wells Fire Department were working to contain a house fire that broke out at Wells Beach on Sunday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Portland music fans fill Old Port for Resurgam Festival
The Maine Academy of Modern Music hosted its 5th annual music festival in the Old Port, showcasing the talents of kids as young as 8 years old.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
1 person hospitalized after shooting in Lewiston
Police are investigating a shooting in Lewiston that left one person hospitalized.