A network of more than 80 land trusts across the state is redefining conservation as a tool for stronger, more resilient communities.
April 2026
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5 takeaways from Maine’s legislative session
The session was colored by this year’s elections, but was still pretty quiet, with no single issue stealing the spotlight at the State House.
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As Trump rewrites rules for asylum seekers, Maine businesses have to adapt
Leaders in a variety of industries say hiring asylum seekers has allowed them to get their ideas off the ground, or maintain and grow businesses.
Posted inLetters
A closer look at ranked choice voting | Letter
In the April 5 edition of the Sunday Telegram, Richard Flowerdew, a well-credentialed person, had published a misleading op-ed on ranked choice voting (RCV). While including lots of math and some unnecessary information, he omitted the most important point of RCV. In elections with three candidates, each voter marks their first and second choices. Every […]
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Maine’s schools can help housing crisis | Letter
Recent articles about the poor physical condition of Maine schools and the lack of affordable housing suggest solutions. Consolidation should not be one of them. Reports that my team and I wrote for the Rural School and Community Trust remain valid. Consolidation is bad for students, families and communities; it often results in high costs […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: William Carter Carignan
PORTLAND – William Carter Carignan, “Billy” died unexpectedly on April 11, 2026, in the comfort of his home. He was born …
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Obituary: Peter Emery Sterling
WESTBROOK – Peter “Pete” Emery Sterling passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2026, surrounded by family, following a short …
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Obituary: Paul Stephen Mikkelsen
FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Paul Stephen Mikkelsen passed away at the age of 74 on April 12, 2026 in Fort Pierce, …
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Obituary: Richard Lewis Ingalls
SOUTH PORTLAND – Capt. Dick Ingalls set to sea on his final voyage on April 16, 2026. He was one month …
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Obituary: Marianne Brown Damon
SCARBOROUGH – Marianne Brown Damon “Nonnie”, 86, of Scarborough, Maine, passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer on April 13, 2026, at …