It’s not a terminal diagnosis. The planet can recover if it changes, including its use of coal, oil, and natural gas and the way it treats the land and water, scientists said.
2023
‘I expected to die’: Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial opens with grief, tears
The harrowing audio was among the first pieces of evidence introduced Tuesday in the federal trial against Robert Bowers, the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue.
Firefighters continue to check for hot spots following Moscow, Caratunk brush fire
The fire Sunday consumed more than 13 acres along Route 201, and firefighting efforts were complicated when an emergency call came in for a separate fire a few miles down the road, pulling resources away, Bingham fire Chief Scott Laweryson said.
Bowdoin International Music Festival announces schedule for 59th season
The Bowdoin International Music Festival returns for its 59th season of presenting world-renowned classical musicians. The festival will produce nearly 100 performances over six weeks – running from Monday, June 26, through Friday, Aug. 4). There will be free concerts daily. The festival’s summer institute runs alongside public performances, bringing to Maine 275 young musicians […]
Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planning to launch presidential campaign next week
Christie has cast himself as the only potential candidate willing to aggressively take on former President Donald Trump, the current front-runner for the nomination.
Farmington man held on $2,500 bail in Irving robbery and assault
William Moholland, 55, is charged on felony charge of robbery and misdemeanor charges of theft by unlawful taking and assault after throwing hot coffee at the clerk.
Workshops offered for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Spectrum Generations and Work First, Inc. — in partnership with Healthy Living for ME — is offering a free workshop to help adults incorporate healthy lifestyles into activities of daily living. Multiple HealthMatters programs will be offered beginning in June. Workshop participants will meet weekly at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays or Fridays. Participants can join […]
Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings Republicans envisioned
An estimate from the Congressional Budget Office says that while the new work requirements in SNAP would save money, the added benefits pushed by Democrats would cost more – and add almost 80,000 people to the rolls in an average month.
CMP customers may see home electricity bills increase nearly $2 next month
Under a plan that must still be reviewed by the Public Utilities Commission, Central Maine Power’s rates for distributing electricity would be stepped up over 3 years.
How and when to remove children from their homes? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions
A couple whose young children were taken by social workers and police in the middle of the night are suing, arguing they were unconstitutionally removed without a warrant or court order.