The Portland Press Herald spoke to two dozen experts this summer about the ways increasing heat is affecting Maine’s natural world.
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More older Mainers are falling and dying. Here’s what you need to know
Experts are not sure what’s behind the sharp rise, but they offer ways older people can reduce their risks for a fall.
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After 3 decades, Augusta city attorney set to rest
Stephen Langsdorf retiring after 27 years as municipal attorney, representing more than 50 municipalities.
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Waterville man is ready for the most exciting time of his life | Column
A lifetime of experience has readied Walter Dale for what’s next.
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Maine, 15 other states sue Trump administration over threats to pull funding for sex ed on gender diversity
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has sought to recognize people as only male or female.
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As temperatures rise, Maine schools need solutions for shoulder seasons
The shoulder seasons — early fall and late spring — can be a difficult time to teach and learn in old school buildings that are designed to hold the heat in.
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In Maine Senate primary, Democrats may weigh competing futures
Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.
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H-1B visa’s $100,000 price hike leaves Maine employers worried about impact
President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.
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Augusta school board gets letter warning about public comment policy
The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.
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Is cash still king at Maine’s agricultural fairs?
More fairs are accepting digital payments, but processing fees and shoddy internet access make some vendors hesitant to change cash-only policies that have served them well for decades.