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Illinois Army captain says Dems are ‘rolling over’ on LGBTQ+ rights. He’s running for Congress to change that
In the Illinois 13th Congressional District, 32-year-old Army captain and biochemist Dylan Blaha is mounting a progressive primary challenge against Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who has represented the district since 2023. At the core of...
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Federal court dismisses “forever chemicals” suit by farmers against EPA
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Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by farmers who claimed the Environmental Protection Agency failed to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals.” Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, refer to...
Owner: Mike McNeill
Yvon Chouinard: New Chapter for Patagonia’s Iconic Leader
“Take me off that list! I hate that list!”, Yvon Chouinard shouted in his office the day that, in 2017, Forbes included his name among the richest in the world. The founder of Patagonia, who justified himself by saying he didn’t have a billion...
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Philip R. Bowen, obituary
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Penobscot Bay Pilot - Maine
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MORRILL — Philip R. Bowen, a decorated federal law enforcement officer, dedicated public servant, and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in his hometown of Morrill, Maine. He was 91 years old. Born on...
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ICE raids are coming to San Francisco; Israel continues to restrict aid into Gaza; U.S. to support Ukrainian strikes inside Russia
Israel must allow UN agencies, including UNRWA, into Gaza to deliver aid, the International Court of Justice rules, and denies Israeli claims that Hamas had “infiltrated” UNRWA; Israel responds that UNRWA will “not set foot” in Gaza again....
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Wardens offer $3,000 reward after lynx found dead in Aroostook County
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WPOR 101.9 - Maine
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Maine Game Wardens are offering $3,000 for information about the illegal killing of a Canada lynx. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says game wardens found the animal dead on Wednesday along Mouse Island Road in Perham. The...
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Job Fair at UMaine for Engineering and Computing students, alumni
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Penobscot Bay Pilot - Maine
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ORONO — Students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 150 companies and organizations during the University of Maine’s 2025 Engineering and Computing Job Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at...
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Bucksport council candidates want to bring new business and manage taxes
Bucksport’s field of Town Council candidates are emphasizing different issues in their campaigns this year but largely agree on major local themes, including the importance of attracting more businesses, the challenges of addressing rising...
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Free event in South Portland helps consumers deter catalytic converter thefts
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Penobscot Bay Pilot - Maine
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SOUTH PORTLAND — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division (BMV) and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will team up to host a free catalytic converter etching event on Wednesday, October 29. The event will run from 9 a.m. to Noon,...
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Textile & Packaging EPR Is Here- What Consumer Brands Need to Do Now (U.S. & Canada)
Businesses that manufacture, sell, ship, or distribute products must now determine whether their packaging and clothing is subject to emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements as EPR deadlines in various jurisdictions have...
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Drought mutates leaf-peeking season across U.S.
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The Herald Star - Ohio
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A person jogs past the U.S. Capitol amid fall foliage, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) PORTLAND, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s...
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These cities rank as the safest in America in 2025, data shows
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FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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FILE-Students and parents cross the street on the way to school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. (Photo by Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) There are different approaches we all take when it comes to ensuring...
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Video shows rescuers coming to aid of moose caught in shocking predicament: 'Not an unformidable animal'
"We knew that we'd have to immobilize it." by Lindy WhitehouseOctober 20, 2025 Wildlife biologists in Pembroke, Maine, pulled off an amazing rescue this week after finding a moose trapped in a well. According to Maine Public, wildlife biologist...
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In Search of Clear-Cut Answers in Forest of Uncertainty
Nearly four years ago Nathan Cornell accidentally walked “into a different world.” His unplanned discovery quickly ignited an ongoing and frequently contentious debate about how to best preserve Rhode Island’s public forests. Much of the...
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N.B. adds fast chargers – but will it be enough to calm range anxiety?
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick The Issues Energy & Environment Critics point out the province is far behind neighbouring Quebec, which has thousands of charging ports Author of the article: John Chilibeck • Local Journalism Initiative...
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The Rise of Noctourism: Exploring Tourist Attractions After Dark
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As dusk falls, a new adventure begins. The trend of nighttime travel, known as noctourism, is gaining popularity among travelers. Imagine gazing at the aurora borealis cutting through the Norwegian sky while enjoying the...
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Rustad to deliver Wilde Distinguished Lecture in Forest and Wildland Soils
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University of Maine
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Lindsey Rustad, a faculty associate with the University of Maine School of Forest Resources and a retired research ecologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, will present the Sergei A. Wilde Distinguished Lectureship in...
The GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.
WASHINGTON — For the 12th time, Senate Democrats blocked the Republican Party's government funding legislation this week without a single senator switching his or her vote. Just three Democratic caucus members voted for the bill: John Fetterman,...
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CT lobstermen reflect on the industry’s glory days
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WSHU Public Radio - Connecticut
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Connecticut once had a booming lobster business. What happened? WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dana Edwards to discuss his article, “26 years after lobster die-off, CT lobstermen reflect on a net loss,” as part of the collaborative...
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New Northern Light Health CEO takes office
Dr. Guy Hudson outlines his approach to challenges as Northern Light Health's new CEO amid mounting health care access issues in Maine. BREWER, Maine — It's the fourth day on the job for new president and CEO of Northern Light Health Dr. Guy...
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