The Environmental Protection Agency was started in 1970 by President Nixon, who recognized the negative effect human activities were having on the environment. In 2009, an “endangerment finding” was issued by the EPA in response to a Supreme Court decision determining that greenhouse gases were a form of pollution covered by the Clean Air Act. […]
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Posted inMaine
Carrabassett Valley shooting: State police launch investigation
The Maine State Police confirmed they are investigating an incident in Carrabassett Valley on Sunday night.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Is 40 the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers? | Fact brief
The median home price in Maine increased by 3.9% to $405,000 in 2025, the Maine Association of Realtors reported.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Nirav Shah’s performance during the pandemic was a disappointment | Opinion
Maine’s next governor must be fair and data-based in a crisis. I don’t think Shah can be that governor.
Posted inMaine, News
Raymond department heads reveal their budget requests
The workshop was the second in two weeks as the town dives into budget season.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Angus King is right about war with Iran | Steve Collins
Maine’s junior senator has some serious questions about the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict. So do I.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
6 Maine events include Charlie Berens, St. Patrick’s Day parade
Plus, City Theater in Biddeford presents the musical ‘The Secret Garden.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
New Portland music venue opens Friday
Live at Madrid’s, near the eastern waterfront, will focus on local and regional bands, with a capacity of about 800.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s Irish, Jewish communities unite for Shalom & Shamrocks dinner
The second annual event, jointly hosted Sunday by the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Maine Jewish Museum, included music, dancing and plenty of good food. Staff photographer Derek Davis captured the joyous scene.
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Catch 4 local St. Patrick’s Day-themed shows
Performances are taking place in Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Brownfield and Kittery.