From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
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Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
NYC mayor and Ms. Rachel team up — and share a Maine connection
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the YouTube superstar sang with preschoolers Friday as part of the announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City.
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Maine teacher prep programs call foul after getting an F for how they teach reading
The National Council on Teacher Quality gave poor ratings to three of Maine’s public universities at a time when reading test scores have been falling.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
What does the Trump administration’s review of wildlife refuges mean for Maine?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been asked to “look for refuges and hatcheries established for a purpose that no longer aligns with the mission” of the agency.
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Graham Platner and wife announce trip to Norway for affordable IVF treatments
‘Not to get political, but it’s a real indication of how flawed our health care system is,’ said Platner.
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Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
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UMA could lose its accredited architecture program with building move
University officials say moving the architecture program out of Handley Hall could cost the program its national accreditation, which nationally ranks the program.
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Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
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When Maine warming centers can’t keep up with demand: ‘We are tasked with life and death decisions’
Advocates say overnight facilities are essential in Maine, but services are limited and it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in communities, including those in York County.