For a dozen years, Robert Crosby has maintained a series of tubes that collect discarded fishing line. He’s hoping someone else will join his one-man crew.
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Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
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Maine Trust releases first report on impact journalism
The report aims to detail how the Trust’s work can ‘inspire hope and action,’ according to its managing director.
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Maine’s busiest shelter is losing millions in state funding
After months of clashing over General Assistance reimbursements to local emergency shelters, DHHS adopts a new rule that will slash Portland’s rate nearly in half.
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Facing new spruce budworm outbreak, Maine foresters look to history as a guide
There are questions over how Maine’s forests will fare in a world beset by climate change.
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Future of Maine’s electric vehicle charging network in limbo as federal changes loom
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program was brought to a halt by the Trump administration in February. But states have interpreted federal guidance differently.
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Power outages impact thousands on a windy Easter Sunday
Gusts reached 50 mph in some areas, and the majority of outages occurred in Aroostook, Penobscot and Somerset counties.
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Lewiston’s Allyson Gilbert talks about Morocco and getting more girls in STEM
Face Time: With a Fulbright Scholarship in hand, the Mt. Ararat teacher is excited about studying Morocco’s work connecting girls to science, technology, engineering and math.
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Maine banned transgender discrimination 20 years ago. Few noticed — until now.
Dozens of trans students have competed in high school sports in Maine since 2013, but such participation has suddenly become a flashpoint in a high-stake political and legal battle with the Trump administration.
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Timeline: Gender identity in Maine’s Human Rights Act
The state antidiscrimination law has a 20-year history that long predates a nationwide debate over transgender athletes in sports.