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Cryptocurrency mining is not for Maine | Letter
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (259+ words) Irony struck recently with the publication of Jacob Aronoff's "fresh-from-Dubai" proposal for Maine to subsidize the crypto mining industry ( "Maine's energy grid needs help. Crypto mining might offer ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access…...
Bowdoin’s updated protest policies meet pushback from students, faculty
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (972+ words) Bowdoin College'released new and updated policies last month addressing protests, public demonstrations and posters, among other topics. They have not been well received by some students and faculty members, who argue they will chill free speech on campus. Now, the…...
Augusta’s school board could stop meeting at city hall. Here’s why.
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (740+ words) For almost 14 years, the Augusta Board of Education has gathered in the City Council chambers for its business meetings. That could soon come to an end. Some City Council members have raised concerns about the school board " a body outside…...
Nirav Shah is trustworthy enough to be Maine’s next governor | Letter
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (333+ words) As a senior citizen, I've seen countless campaigns and voted in countless elections. I've heard promises turn into sound bites and morals watered down by interest groups. I've also experienced how aging transforms an informed voter into a liability for…...
Photo: Augusta’s Blaine House gets improved fencing for security, accessibility
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (150+ words) Work continues on a $4.5 million fence project at Blaine House in Augusta. The project, which began last summer, will enhance the building's security deterring unauthorized individuals while improving access for approved personnel. The prominent security fence will surround the perimeter…...
We must define universal health care before seeking major reform | Letter
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (322+ words) As a supporter of universal health care, I applaud William Vaughan Jr. (Reality of universal health care worth examining," Jan. 26) for joining the conversation about it and agree there would be at ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this…...
The EPA just took a giant step backward on global warming | Douglas Rooks
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (664+ words) Douglas Rooks has been a Maine editor, columnist and reporter for 40 years.He welcomes comment at[emailprotected]. Last week's decision by the Environmental Protection Agency repealing a 2009 "endangerment" finding that carbon dioxide emissions threaten the national and global environment was…...
Skowhegan board considers reversing denial of cannabis grow house plans
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (991+ words) SKOWHEGAN " The Planning Board is weighing whether to overturn the denial of plans for a medical cannabis grow house due to an apparent miscommunication with town officials. The board on Tuesday heard the appeal of Winter Sweet LLC's minor site…...
When it comes to Greenland, we need partnership, not possession | Opinion
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (334+ words) Paula Gerstenblatt, Ph.D., is a professor of Social Work at the University of Southern Maine. Jan Piribeck, MFA, is an emerita professor of art at the University of Southern Maine. The United States has gained international notoriety for its aggression…...
Maine municipal and press associations reach compromise on publishing public notices
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (631+ words) The Maine Municipal Association and the Maine Press Association forged a legislative compromise Tuesday that will help preserve government accountability and a significant financial resource for newspapers across the state. The Legislature's state and local government committee unanimously approved an…...