Next month, Togo’s Maine descendants will retrace his famous, life-saving race across Alaska to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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Homeless people are being moved more quickly in Portland, but some have nowhere to go
The city and social service organizations are struggling to help dozens of individuals sleeping outside who can’t or won’t stay in a shelter, but the mayor says Portland can only do so much.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Biden’s selfish mistake could have far-reaching consequences
The fallout from the president’s pardon of his son Hunter isn’t going to go away as soon as he leaves office.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Heirs of famous sled dog Togo could become the official state dog
On the 100th anniversary of Togo’s life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Failure of Lion electric school buses is – at the very least – twofold
Dreams of straightforward electrification have ground firmly to a halt.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Collins, Golden could give Maine delegation outsized influence during Trump administration
Neither Susan Collins nor Jared Golden are seen as predictable votes for their parties, and narrow margins in Congress mean it’s more likely they will be looked to as key votes.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: In praise of a big, happy, medicated pet family
Putting my dog Janey on Xanax brought much-needed tranquility to my household.
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Lisbon’s football season was derailed by hazing allegations. Here’s how it happened.
The team forfeited the second half of its season after officials began investigating. Seven players were removed from the team.
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Waste management firm to expand into former Fairfield funeral home
Casella Waste Systems, which provides waste and recycling services in Fairfield, bought the funeral home from Lawry Brothers on Nov. 1 with plans to preserve the historical portion of the building while demolishing the back portion.