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Penobscot Nation and conservationists rally against expansion of Juniper Ridge

The Penobscot Nation and Conservation Law Foundation are appealing the state’s ruling that the expansion is in the public benefit. In oral arguments Friday, ...

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Activists in Portland held vigil on day of events honoring late civil rights leader John Lewis

Mainers joined in “Good Trouble Lives On” rallies across the state Thursday honoring the late congressman and Civil rights leader John Lewis. Among larger ...

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New metro bus service makes it a breeze to commute to BIW

It’s 3:30 p.m. on a weekday in Bath’s South End. First shift at Bath Iron Works (BIW) just ended, and the mass exodus is ...

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Rep. Golden, union leaders seek to force House vote on bill restoring collective bargaining

Maine Congressman Jared Golden is attempting to force a vote on a bill that would reverse a Trump executive order targeting unionized federal workers. ...

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Maine groups launch emergency fund to support immigrants and trans people

Several Maine organizations are launching a rapid response fund to support immigrants and trans people in the state who they say are facing increased ...

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A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless

Whenever Ray finds a working internet connection, his first instinct is to contact his wife and tell her that he’s safe — for now. ...

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The economy is turbulent for influencers, too — here’s how you might see it online

It’s an unexpected place to spot a recession indicator — from videos reviewing the latest in skin care to picturesque posts of summer vacations ...

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On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages

On sweltering summer mornings, Laxmiben Nadia leaves her shanty by 8 a.m. to collect waste in the Vatva neighborhood of Ahmedabad, one of the ...

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Israel strikes Syria’s capital, Damascus, pledging to defend Druze minorities

Updated July 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM EDT TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel launched airstrikes into Syria’s capital of Damascus on Wednesday, hitting the ...

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Greetings from New Delhi, India, where performing monkeys spark delight — and ambivalence

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Years ago, when ...

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