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Feb 15 2026OPINION

Neighbors United: How Two Maine Towns Showed Love and Action

The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

Maine’s Future: Energy Power or Vacation Spot?

The idea that Maine could become a cheap source of clean power for the rest of New England is not new. In the past, rail companies and later highways turned the state into a getaway for city folk. That model has worked well for tourism, but it left most of Maine’s natural beauty in private hands and

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at the Upcoming GOP Race

Senator Dan Foreman faces a tough challenge from Rep. Lori McCann in the next primary. McCann has already proven she can win close contests, beating him by 200 votes in a three‑way race two years ago. In that same year, Foreman won by about 400 votes. The real test is the general election.

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

New Shapes in Pillar‑Ring Chemistry

Scientists have found that the way certain ring‑like molecules bend and twist can be changed dramatically by adding small groups of atoms. These rings, called pillar‑arenes, are used in the design of artificial “molecular cages” that can grab other molecules inside them. The success of these cages d

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Oregon’s Small Businesses Face a New Bankruptcy Surge

The state has seen a sharp rise in company bankruptcies, climbing 25 % last year to the highest level since 2013. Nationwide, many people and firms are filing for bankruptcy, but Oregon’s rate is almost four times faster than the national average. High interest rates and inflation are squeezin

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AI Makes Hollywood Old News

The world of film is changing fast. A new kind of artificial intelligence can create full movies from a simple description in just minutes, and it costs only pennies to run. This means that making a movie no longer needs huge budgets, large crews or big studios. Early demos show the power of this t

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Feb 15 2026FINANCE

Stocks that Let You Earn While Watching the Market Move

In today’s market, picking the right shares is more important than simply buying an index. Two companies stand out for investors who want to earn extra cash through options while keeping their risk in check. One of them is a cybersecurity firm that has bounced back from a long decline. After months

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s President Calls Russian Leader a “War Slave”

Zelensky delivered a sharp message at the Munich Security Conference, calling Russia’s president a “slave to war” and warning that the conflict will not end by giving up territory. He compared current negotiations to the 1938 Munich Agreement, where European powers gave in to Hitler before World War

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Adolescent Minds: How Gender and Stress Shape Dissociation

Studies that look at why teens feel detached from their thoughts or surroundings often use a tool called structural equation modeling. This method lets researchers test whether one factor, like stress or social anxiety, indirectly influences another factor, such as feeling disconnected. Recent wo

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

New Faces, New Energy: Padres Add Veteran Power

The San Diego club made two moves before their first full‑squad workout, aiming to strengthen both the pitching staff and the lineup. They signed right‑hander Griffin Canning, who spent last season with the Mets and the Angels, hoping he can slot into their starting rotation. Canning’s recent

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