NEW YORK — The Trump administration’s most significant and lasting decisions will be about U.S. policy toward China. Far more consequential than even the Supreme Court’s composition or immigration policy is whether the 21st century will be marked by conflict or cooperation between the two most prosperous and powerful countries on the planet. The last […]
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Supporting people in need
As a home care worker, I believe that Maine is capable of allowing people with disabilities, seniors and veterans to get the care they need in their homes, regardless of their income. Home care for all referendum (Question 1) will be on the ballot in the upcoming election and a “yes” vote would give the […]
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Eats: Flux Restaurant pushes the limits in Lisbon
From the classics to cutting edge, the LaVerdiere brothers are pulling in diners with their locally sourced offerings. Portland, Portland, Portland. It’s Maine’s holy city of food and restaurants. Bon Appetit magazine named it 2018’s “Restaurant City of the Year.” If you’re one of the huddled masses living outside the boundaries of this food mecca, […]
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There are many ways for people to take action to end domestic violence
As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, it is an opportunity to reflect on the ways we can all participate in making our communities safer places for everyone. Last year, domestic violence resource centers around the state adopted Take Action Maine as the theme for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It resonated so well […]
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Junior Hockey: Nordiques pull away from Stars
AUBURN — The L/A Nordiques scored twice in each period to put away the New England Stars on Saturday night, 6-0. The win was L/A’s 11th in a row to start the 2018 season. Sam Frechette opened the scoring just 35 seconds into the game for L/A, followed by Armand O’Keefe 11 minutes later. New […]
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H.S. golf: Manuel denies Anderson fourth state title in a row
Cape Elizabeth’s Austin Legge putts during the Maine high school golf championships. (John Ewing/Portland Press Herald) VASSALBORO — Caleb Manuel appreciated what his golfing best buddy, Cole Anderson, was trying to accomplish. That didn’t mean he wasn’t going to try to beat him. Anderson, a senior from Camden Hills High, was seeking an unprecedented fourth […]
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Pastrnak gets hat trick, B's rout Wings
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak got to the 100-goal mark and moved right past it. Pastrnak scored three times Saturday, giving him 101 goals for his career, and the Boston Bruins kept Detroit winless with an 8-2 victory over the Red Wings. “It’s been quick and I’m glad that I get to be part of […]
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Why we can't reverse climate change with 'negative emissions' technologies
In a much-anticipated report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said the world will need to take dramatic and drastic steps to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change. Featured prominently in the report is a discussion of a range of techniques for removing carbon dioxide from the air, called Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) […]
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What does it take?
We now have a new associate justice on the Supreme Court. We also have tax conformity here in Maine. That is good news. How we got these results is another matter. Nobody who knows the facts can honestly assess the behavior of our elected representatives in Augusta and Washington as anything but a disgrace and […]
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H.S. golf: Greely’s Smith takes home girls’ title; Leavitt has strong finishes
VASSALBORO — Greely’s Rachel Smith signaled the start of play as she took a rules official’s offer to blow the starting horn for the shotgun start for the MPA Individual State Championships. Then she had one of the closing putts of the day as she captured the girls’ individual state championship with a 6-over 78. Smith […]