Scientists and environmental advocates across the world have long hailed the efforts to heal the ozone hole as one of the biggest ecological victories for humanity.
January 2023
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Republicans eye tighter enforcement of Texas’ abortion ban as Legislature starts
Some Republicans want to punish companies that help employees get abortions out of state and override district attorneys who refuse to bring abortion-related criminal charges.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Brazil cracks down after pro-Bolsonaro riots, vows to protect democracy
The protesters swarmed government buildings on Sunday, with many saying they want the Brazilian army to restore the far-right Jair Bolsonaro to power and oust the newly inaugurated leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots doomed by a season-long problem – mistakes
Needing a win over Buffalo to make the playoffs, New England couldn’t overcome some key errors, including allowing two touchdowns on kickoff returns.
Posted inNation & World, News
Donors offer over $9 billion for Pakistan after devastating floods
The flooding killed more than 1,700 people, destroyed more than 2 million homes and covered as much as one-third of the country at one point.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine school dismisses Russian claim that hundreds of troops killed there
The Russian Defense Ministry said its missiles hit two temporary bases housing 1,300 Ukrainian troops in the city, killing 600 of them, late Saturday.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Weathering the ice storm of ’98 as CMP spokesman
The strongest memory I have from those cold, exhausting days was the kindness of neighbors helping each other and utility crews working long hours in unbearable conditions to restore power.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales nearly doubled in 2022
Legal sales of recreational marijuana soared 94% last year from 2021’s total. But the growth hasn’t always been easy, and there’s concern the market is becoming overcrowded.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Germany can teach Maine a thing or two about road safety
Personal responsibility, what a concept!
