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5+ hour, 20+ min ago (925+ words) Our nonprofit newsroom delivers the most comprehensive, eye-opening and influential climate coverage in the nation, and more of it than anyone else. We call power holders to account for their actions, put facts front and center and stand up to disinformation. We need your help right now to keep our work and momentum going in 2026. Shane Farrell has spent the better part of the last three years underwater, diving off the coast of Maine. The University of Maine Ph.D. student and his team at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are surveying the rapid decline of kelp forests in the warming waters. While the marine heatwaves killing the kelp ecosystem were alarming on their own, the researchers have discovered a new threat'the rise in red turf algae, a filamentous invasive species'that is taking over the place of the kelp that…...

12+ hour ago (719+ words) It's a cold November evening, but in the Downeast town of Milbridge, a small group of women have ventured out to a menopause support group. They're here to share things they don't always feel they can elsewhere. "It was just isolating sometimes," says Elizabeth Chamberlain. "And it's hard to talk about. How do you bring up I had the worst night sweats in my life last night? Like, nobody wants to hear about that." At 31, Chamberlain is still two decades away from the average age for menopause. But she tells the women sitting in a circle of sofas and chairs at the nonprofit Women for Health Rural Living that she experienced menopauselike symptoms in her 20s while getting treatment for endometriosis. "It was probably like, the hardest two years of my life. And knowing that I have to do that again…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago (96+ words) A 14-year-old boy at Windham High School is accused of putting together a hit list and researching ways to get weapons. The Windham Police Department says officers were notified on Tuesday of a possible threat involving the student after other students in the school spoke up. A 14-year-old boy at Windham High School is accused of putting together a hit list and researching ways to get weapons. The Windham Police Department says officers were notified on Tuesday of a possible threat involving the student after other students in the school spoke up....

18+ hour, 23+ min ago (296+ words) MAINE, USA " Nominations are now open for Maine's next County Teachers of the Year, a process that will ultimately lead to the selection of the 2027 Maine State Teacher of the Year. The Maine Department of Education made the announcement Thursday, saying nominations for the Maine Teacher of the Year program are being accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Educators may be nominated by students, parents, colleagues, administrators, or community members. Self-nominations and nominations from family members are not accepted. Each year, one educator from each of Maine's 16 counties is selected as a County Teacher of the Year. From that group, semifinalists and finalists are chosen before a State Teacher of the Year is named in the fall. The state winner also serves as Maine's nominee for National Teacher of the Year, according to the Maine DOE." State and county honorees serve as…...

18+ hour, 30+ min ago (306+ words) 5 Spots in Maine We're Especially Thankful for This Year This Scenic Maine Trail Is Even Better In The Winter The One Thing to Do in Maine Before the End of the Year The Small Town in Maine That Feels Like Stars Hollow This Cozy Maine Airbnb Is Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie Are there any other destinations around Maine that you feel have been overhyped through social media? If so, please send us a note through our nomination page. Do you prefer popular destinations in Maine or the state's hidden gems? Many prefer a mix of both, and you can plan your own trip to Maine's most popular or hidden gem attractions with Only In Your State's AI-powered itinerary planner. 3 Overhyped Maine Places That Look Better Online Than in Real Life These 3 overhyped Maine spots look amazing online, but…...

22+ hour ago (652+ words) MAINE, USA " The'U.S. Department of Health and Human Services held a roundtable'Dec. 15'to discuss how to improve testing and care for tick-borne illnesses, including Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). The meat allergy, caused by tick bites, was recently'linked to the death of a man in New Jersey. He is believed to be the first person in the US to die from AGS.' Patients and advocates in Maine said this tragedy shows why more education and better strategies for diagnosis and treatment are needed. Beth Carrison of Shapleigh was diagnosed with AGS more than a decade ago.' "You are always on guard once you know you have it," Carrison said.' She has had extreme reactions after being exposed to cooked meat and cologne made with mammal products. "I had a severe anaphylaxis reaction, and when I woke up, I thought that if someone…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (355+ words) Maine timber companies are in line to receive substantial incentives to manage forests and grow healthier, more valuable trees. A $32 million award to the New England Forestry Foundation was recently finalized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding package, through the Advancing Markets for Producers, or AMP, initiative, replaces similar funding provided under the "climate smart commodities" program developed during President Joe Biden's administration. While there are some adjustments to the program, it achieves the same purpose, according to the foundation Deputy Director Andi Colnes. "The outcomes will really be the same," she said. "I think the thing that has changed is this administration's priorities and focus on forest health and productivity." The grant will largely subsidize commercial and pre-commercial thinning, the practice of cutting out smaller, less productive trees to allow remaining trees to grow into more valuable timber…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (34+ words) It's such an adorable gift to be surrounded by a litter of newborn kittens. They're perfectly pint-sized princes and princesses! And when they come screeching into the world with a booming roar, even ......

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (283+ words) Maine Laboratories, a "forever chemical" testing and analysis service in Norridgewock, has rebranded as'PFAS Laboratories to reflect the company's growing national reach. "Changing our name is a natural step in our evolution," said Katie Richards, CEO and co-founder. "While Maine will always be home, our work now reaches far beyond state lines." Richards, a'2025 Mainebiz Outstanding Women in Business honoree, launched Maine's first PFAS testing lab in 2022 with her husband, Chris, after identifying a gap in the state's ability to respond to contamination due to the lack of in-state testing options. Chris holds a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry and brought his technical expertise and hands-on experience with advanced testing equipment to the lab, while Katie drew on her background in consulting and project management to shape the lab's operations and growth strategy. In two years, Katie Richards'led the company through…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (128+ words) A motorcycle rider has died after crashing in Sydney's south last night. Just after 9.00pm (Thursday 18 December 2025), emergency services were called to the Bangor Bypass, Bangor, near Dilkara Circuit, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Sutherland Shire Police Area Command arrived to find a motorcycle had crashed into trees after leaving the roadway. The rider " a male believed to be aged in his 20s " was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious injuries but was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident. As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam vision, CCTV footage or information about the incident to contact Sutherland Police. A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner....