Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester, was in her fourth term in the Maine House representing a string of rural towns in Penobscot County.
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Oxford Hills ‘ICE Out!’ protest draws locals to speak out against violence
Dozens attended the rally to protest after a mother in Minnesota was shot to death by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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A small honor for Lewiston | Letter
I think this will be interesting. In our paper in Florida, they quote WalletHub. The WalletHub analysis includes financial safety and natural disaster risk. According to them, the top 10 safest cities in the United States are: Warwick, Rhode Island; Overland Park, Kansas; Burlington, Vermont; Juneau, Alaska; Yonkers, New York; Casper, Wyoming; South Burlington, Vermont; […]
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Maine’s pedestrian collision data comes up short | Letter
Can these cases really be said to be no-cause?
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Immigrant advocacy and climate action are intertwined | Opinion
Climate concerns are often a root cause of immigrants’ displacement.
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Why I’m supporting Hannah Pingree for governor | Letter
Maine faces a consequential choice about the kind of future we want. The next governor will shape our prosperity, safety and democratic values at a moment when they feel under strain. That is why I’m proud to support Hannah Pingree for governor. Hannah is a proven leader with deep Maine roots and a clear understanding […]
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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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Things to do in Maine this week include comedian Adam Ray, MLK Day celebration
Plus, Broadway singer George Dvorsky has several performances in Portland.
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As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
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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12 ways to get the most enjoyment out of Maine this winter
Events include festivals and Maine Maple Sunday weekend.