Students raised over $30,000 that, combined with funds from the endowment, created a fund of over $50,000 to be awarded.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Gorham residents lament the loss of whip-poor-wills
The nocturnal birds’ population has plunged 69% since 1970 in eastern North America.
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Posted inElections, News, Politics
Expansion of ranked-choice voting would be unconstitutional, Maine high court finds
The opinion issued Monday comes as lawmakers are considering a bill, LD 1666, to expand ranked-choice voting to general election races for governor and the state Legislature.
Posted inSports
Maine native JP Estrella to enter NCAA transfer portal
The former South Portland High standout played in 33 games and started 13 this season for the Tennessee men’s basketball team.
Posted inLetters
Support Graham Platner to equalize the political playing field | Letter
Much has been written about Maine’s very important Senate race this year, with pros and cons of each candidate. But little has been published about Graham Platner’s grassroots organization and his goal to politically empower ordinary Mainers by coming together beyond the distinctions of progressive/conservative or right/left. As Graham describes, there is really only up/down […]
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Did gas prices rise by about $1 in one month after the Iran war began? | Fact brief
The national average now exceeds $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
To overcome the sins of the past, Maine needs to support Wabanaki rights | Steve Collins
We can’t undo the murder and theft that Maine’s settlers brought to its native population in the past, but we can show respect to the native nations that survived.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Disastrous canoe trip a reminder to always do your homework
A journey in the Sandy River in Farmington 52 years ago nearly proved fatal for the author’s brothers and friends.
Posted inOutdoors, Times Record
Nordic skier embraces the last days of winter | Column
Rangeley Lakes Trails in western Maine and Prospect Farm Trails in New Hampshire extended winter sports season for this enthusiast.
Posted inLetters
Vote Democrat in November | Letter
Do you feel helpless, hopeless, angry, disappointed, discouraged, disgusted, even ashamed as to what is going on in this country? Well, I do. I am 79 years old, and I have never witnessed anything as bad as what America is going through now. I am not going to list the unjust, inhumane, corrupt, evil, incompetent, […]