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Jun 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Power Needs a Plan: Why Maine Must Think Smart About Energy Storage

Maine's power system is facing a huge challenge. More people are using electric cars. Also, more homes are installing heat pumps. This means everyone needs way more electricity than before. To handle this growing demand, the state seriously needs bigger energy storage options. If Maine wants to use

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Jun 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space in TV: How Two Shows Tell the Same Race Differently

One show looks at the space race like a quiet family story unfolding over years. Instead of fast rockets and loud victories, it focuses on the slower side of cosmonauts reaching the moon first. It moves at a relaxed pace, letting the characters feel real rather than dramatic. Some viewers love how c

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

Fears and Facts in Maine

Maine’s politics have been stirred up by a candidate warning about a threat that isn’t really there. The claim says the state risks being changed by Muslim newcomers, as if laws themselves could bend to faith or tradition. But the state constitution and criminal code already cover everyone equally.

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Gymnast comes out of retirement to raise money for two causes

One gymnast has decided to step back into the spotlight after walking away from the sport. Her return isn’t about winning medals—it’s about raising funds for two different charities. The athlete, who spent years training for the Olympics, had stepped back from gymnastics earlier. Now, she’s using he

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

New Drinks Coming to One Well Brewery

One Well Brewing in Kalamazoo plans a summer menu makeover. The city council gave the brewery a green light to open an off‑premises tasting room, but it still waits for the state liquor board’s final nod. The same board will also decide on a small distillery license and a mixed‑drink manufacturing p

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Maine’s Big Plan for Disability Support: Promise or Risk?

Maine wants to change how it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new plan is called the Lifespan Waiver. It says that from age 14 people will be followed by a single support system all the way to old age. The idea sounds good, but many problems could ruin it. First, M

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Who’s Winning Peru’s Tight Presidential Race?

One week before Peru votes again, the race is tighter than expected. Right-leaning Keiko Fujimori leads left-leaning Roberto Sanchez by just three points in recent polls. Fujimori has about 38% support, while Sanchez holds around 35%. That’s a small shift from earlier numbers, where Fujimori was sli

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Pingree’s Approach Could Help Maine Bounce Back

Maine’s biggest challenges today aren’t just about money—they’re about stability. Families struggle with rising grocery bills while heating and gas prices climb. Renters face shrinking options as homes become harder to find. Parents juggle work with expensive childcare, and workers worry about keepi

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May 28 2026OPINION

Powering Maine’s Future With Water

Maine businesses look for three things when they grow: skilled workers, good roads and steady power. The electricity that lights factories and offices is the first on their list. Energy prices have jumped in recent years. A higher cost for a factory means more money spent on each product. A small

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Voting for healthcare in Maine: what really matters

Maine voters often see candidates in everyday places—school games, diners, or town meetings. That closeness can make politics feel personal, even cozy. But when it comes to healthcare, being likable isn’t the same as being effective. A candidate’s charm doesn’t heal a sick patient or pay a surprise

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