Celebrate the power of Maine and Mainers on Earth Day | Nature Connects

Each year, Earth Day invites us to reflect not just on the challenges facing our planet, but also on the progress we’ve made, and the power of coming together to protect the places we love. During a time of deep division, a conservation project in western …

It’s not just about Maine state spending, it’s about accountability | Jim Fossel

It’s pretty clear that Maine has a spending problem, exacerbated by Gov. Janet Mills’ reckless policies. In 2010, when former Gov. Paul LePage left office, the total state general fund budget was approximately $8 billion; today, it’s approximately $11.3 …

Maine banned transgender discrimination 20 years ago. Few noticed — until now.

Maine first adopted protections for transgender individuals 20 years ago, helping earn the state a reputation as a leader in passing antidiscrimination laws. And trans students in Maine have been allowed to play high school sports consistent with their …

Maryland Black Bears tie series with win over Maine Nordiques

The Maryland Black Bears tied the series against the Maine Nordiques after a 2-0 win on Saturday, April 18, 2025. The series is now tied at 1-1. The first period was scoreless, and late in the second period, the Black Bears took the lead when Kareem El …

Maine lawmaker slams 'out of touch' Dem leaders for ruling against protecting women's sports

Timeline: Gender identity in Maine’s Human Rights Act

2005: Maine state lawmakers approve a bill sponsored by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci to prohibit discrimination under the Maine Human Rights Act based on sexual orientation. Gender identity is included within the definition: “Sexual orientation means a …

Commercial fishermen in Maine are being put to the test | Opinion

When I got my first fishing job as a sternman on a Maine lobster boat more than 40 years ago, one of the first lessons I learned was that nothing stays the same. Even when the fishing was good, the best fishermen were always thinking ahead. It wasn’t just …

Maine's end-of-life care policy deserves closer inspection

“Live and let live” is a principle of democracy that most people accept. We embrace this principle because living is as much an experiment as it is a right. People need and want freedom to express themselves and grow as individuals, even as they …

There’s plenty of Ace Flagg hype in Maine

Ace Flagg is excited to come home to Maine, and the feeling is mutual here in the Pine Tree State. The basketball world may be waiting to hear for sure whether his twin brother, Cooper Flagg, will declare for the NBA draft or return to Duke University, but …

Many birds return to Maine in April. Here’s what to look and listen for.

This column was originally published on April 14, 2021. This is the week the floodgates open. Up until now, there has been a steady trickle of birds migrating back into Maine. From here on, all heck breaks loose. Common grackles, red-winged blackbirds and …