This photographer has a distinctive niche: Portraits of bugs

What does he capture? “Really tiny stuff. The tinier, the better.” BRUNSWICK, Maine — When it comes to certain animals, resistance is futile. Just about all of us smile and coo and melt when we see puffins, puppies, bear cubs and seals. Spiders?...

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: an Appeal in a Time of Darkness

Still from David Lynch’s Lost Highway (1997). So, here we are on the precipice. Not just CounterPunch, but the country, even the 30% who refuse to believe it. Indeed, we may well be off the precipice, suspended in air above the chasm, like Wile E....

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....

CMJ department discusses shift from traditional to digital teaching methods following printing funds change

The Communication and Journalism (CMJ) Department at the University of Maine has seen a shift toward digital learning that makes printing almost unnecessary for some faculty members. However, other instructors prefer to keep certain aspects of...

Coast Guard suspends plan to remove New England navigational aids

Rhode Island legislators welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision this week to suspend a plan that would have removed hundreds of navigational buoys along New England’s coast, including dozens marking hazards in Rhode Island waters. The Coast...

In their words, the motivations behind “No Kings” protesters

FARMINGTON — Many citizens from Farmington and other Maine towns gathered downtown for a “No Kings” protest yesterday. The call for this event to take place on Saturday, October 18, starting at 11:00 am, was spread via social media platforms such...

The Loire’s white wines: France’s freshest voice

The Loire is the definition of freshness: from the taut poise of Sauvignon Blanc, which walks the tightrope between acidity and minerality, to the salty kiss of Muscadet on the Atlantic coast and shapeshifting Chenin Blanc, ranging from crisp...

Holt is 'championing' Higgs's fossil fuel projects, Greens say

Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick News Politics The Issues Energy & Environment Premier says she's trying to strike a balance on energy file, but Mitton's not buying it Green MLA Megan Mitton is pictured in this file photo. BRUNSWICK NEWS...

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...

Tucson Speaks Out; October 24

A Palestinian man carries a box of food from the World Food Programme after collecting it Monday in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Jehad Alshrafi, Associated Press Insanity of sending US troops to Gaza Columnist James Stavridis has lost...

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...

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...

NEW ENGLAND SOUL

Ben Shattuck would probably agree with William Faulkner’s observation that—to paraphrase him—the past never dies. Growing up on the south coast of Massachusetts in the cradle of the earliest English settlements and walking in the footsteps of his...

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...

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...

These 19 Seacoast high school teams could win state titles this fall

The time has come. The regular season for high school sports this fall in Seacoast New Hampshire and Maine is nearing the end, and teams are making final tweaks to get as close to "tournament ready" as possible. Broken into categories by sport, we...

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,...

Candidate Questionnaire: Matt Padbury

Matt Padbury is a 2025 Democratic candidate for Vestal Town Council. Born and raised in the Town of Maine, New York, Padbury is president of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 1883 and has 19 years of experience...

Fast times and great finishes for Megunticook Rowing at Head of the Charles Regatta

Megunticook Rowing Loonies proved that they are the loudest little club on the Charles River Oct. 17-19 at the 60th running of the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta. In the second race of the three-day event, Cathy Kemper of the San Diego...

26 years after lobster die-off, CT lobstermen reflect on a net loss

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. Bart Mansi used to haul a thousand pounds of lobster a day. Now he sets out just a couple dozen traps, out of...