The 3 mares and 1 stallion were rescued from ‘horrific conditions’ and transported to the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals as part of a multistate effort.
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Posted inNews
We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton and Westbrook
Free community lunch – Thursday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Soup, bread, dessert and coffee, tea, punch or water. Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 17, 4:30 to 6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Tacos, burritos, rice and dessert. Children’s menu available. Free weekly community meal – […]
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Posted inLetters
Maine’s pedestrian collision data comes up short | Letter
Can these cases really be said to be no-cause?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Immigrant advocacy and climate action are intertwined | Opinion
Climate concerns are often a root cause of immigrants’ displacement.
Posted inLetters
Why I’m supporting Hannah Pingree for governor | Letter
Maine faces a consequential choice about the kind of future we want. The next governor will shape our prosperity, safety and democratic values at a moment when they feel under strain. That is why I’m proud to support Hannah Pingree for governor. Hannah is a proven leader with deep Maine roots and a clear understanding […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Things to do in Maine this week include comedian Adam Ray, MLK Day celebration
Plus, Broadway singer George Dvorsky has several performances in Portland.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
12 ways to get the most enjoyment out of Maine this winter
Events include festivals and Maine Maple Sunday weekend.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
A healthy TRIO program is vital to Maine’s future | Opinion
Keeping the program that supports nontraditional students funded is an investment in the state’s workforce.