“If EVs are to deliver on their climate benefits, we first and foremost need poor — not rich — households to go electric.”
Posted inLetters
Letter: Stop giving in to the quasi-religion of gun rights
“Individual rights are not absolute. There are responsibilities as well, to other people, to our communities, both local and at a distance.”
Posted inOpinion Contributor
Maine solar power is saving money and helping fight climate change
“Maine-based solar is saving Mainers money, fighting climate change, providing jobs, increasing local tax revenue and helping usher in the next generation of clean electricity.”
Posted inHigh School Sports
John Bapst boys’ hockey team is aiming for its 1st state championship
The Crusaders have soared to the top of the B North Heal Points standings, with seven regular season games remaining.
Posted inHancock
Hancock County school district will reconsider restricting access to LGBTQ books
The books “Gender Queer: A Memoir” and “Queer: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens” may be moved to the guidance counselor’s office.
Posted inOutdoors
This cross-country ski loop in western Maine is a joyful winter outing
“I love the western Maine region because there are many trails that allow public access to residents and visitors,” Sarah Sindo writes.
Posted inPiscataquis
Sangerville struggling to determine fate of historic town hall
Built in 1901, the historic town hall is a key cornerstone of Sangerville’s industrial history, but is costly and inefficient to maintain.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
UMaine women’s basketball’s winning streak ends at UMBC
It was the most points allowed by the UMaine women’s basketball team to an America East opponent since January 2020.
Posted inOutdoors
The Steller’s sea eagle is back in Maine
The enormous raptor was spotted in midcoast Maine on Saturday afternoon, according to the Maine Audubon.
Posted inMidcoast
Mainers hunker down, pipes freeze and trees crack as temperatures plummet
The temperatures were so low, trees snapped and the ground shuddered as the landscape dropped into a deep freeze.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
UMaine blows out UMBC in big men’s basketball victory
UMaine moves to 10-13 on the season, the first time it has reached double-digit wins since the 2012-13 season.
Posted inBDN Maine
Community Clinical Services, Inc. and Mount Desert Island Hospital joins Community Care Partnership of Maine ACO
Community Care Partnership of Maine, an Accountable Care Organization comprised of fifteen Federally Qualified Health Centers and four community hospitals throughout Maine, is pleased to announce the recent additions of […]
Posted inBDN Maine
Good Tern Co-op hosts Valentine chocolate cake baking class
ROCKLAND — On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3:30 p.m. the Good Tern Co-op Food Store will offer a class in how to make a simply elegant chocolate olive oil cake […]
Posted inPortland
Maine Lunar New Year celebrants unbothered by Chinese spy balloon
They were too busy celebrating the year of the rabbit and trying to resurrect a long-forgotten sister program with China’s northeast province, Jilin.
Posted inBDN Maine
Training virtual assistants to work from home in Maine
One-of-a-kind training program piloted by Kennebec Valley Community College FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has created and launched a one-of-a-kind training program for virtual assistants. An up-and-coming profession in […]
Posted inNation
US downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast.
Posted inOutdoors
What really happens to Maine animals in the winter?
When the temperatures drop below freezing, here’s how Maine’s animals survive the winter.
Posted inBDN Maine
Casco Bay Catholics to host young adult retreat Feb. 24-26
BIDDEFORD — Young adults, ages 18-35, are encouraged to gather for “A Retreat with the Beloved Disciple” at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center on 10 Evans Road in Biddeford on […]
Posted inNews
WATCH: Water freezes instantly on frigid Maine day
The temperature was around -4 degrees in Dedham at around 11 a.m., with a wind chill well below -10, and a dew point in the -30s.
Posted inWeather
Maine sees historic wind chills during cold snap
Last night’s unofficial -45 degree wind chill at the Portland Jetport at 9 p.m. is the coldest on record since 1948.