One of the most serious threats is a reduction of plankton and small fish in cold northern waters.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Sara Gideon donates $3.5 million in leftover campaign cash to help low-income families
The money, from her unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate, will go to the nonprofit Maine Equal Justice, which provides financial assistance to low-income parents earning degrees and professional certifications.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
One year in, Maine’s climate plan moving forward, fueled by unexpected federal windfall
Gov. Mills marked the occasion by announcing new initiatives to help towns and cities help meet the Maine Climate Council’s plan and her goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Bangor Republican announces he will run against Bruce Poliquin
Garret Swazey is the fifth Republican to jump into a congressional primary to choose a challenger to face Democrat Jared Golden
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine chooses Andrew Dresner as interim head football coach
Dresner has been the offensive coordinator for the Black Bears for three seasons and is a candidate for the permanent job.
Posted inNew England, News, Politics
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker won’t seek 3rd term
Baker, a Republican, long has been among the nation’s most popular governors.
Posted inNation & World, News
Conservative Supreme Court justices signal they would OK abortion limits, overturn Roe
The justices led arguments that could decide the fate of the court’s historic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion throughout the United States and its 1992 ruling in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which reaffirmed Roe.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Omicron unravels travel industry’s plans for a comeback
Executives say government decisions about restrictions should wait until more is known about omicron, but they admit it’s a difficult call.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Omicron unravels travel industry’s plans for a comeback
For all the alarm, little is known about omicron, including whether it is more contagious, causes more serious illness or can evade vaccines.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine could see snow showers and colder temps Thursday
The snowfall is expected to be more substantial in the northern and mountain regions.