Maine-stories”>TODAY’S TOP MAINE STORIES
Here are four ways Maine’s real estate market has radically changed in just a decade. The cities and towns in Maine that have been hit hardest by value increases over the past decade may surprise you.
Bangor is about to lift a long-standing building restriction that planners hope will bring more housing to the city.. That change now goes to the City Council for final approval.
The world weighs in on the fate of four Maine dams that block the passage of endangered salmon. The stakes could not be higher, pitting the potential survival of a species against commercial interests.
The big road construction projects Maine will face this summer. They may cause some headaches for the next few months.
MAINE IN IMAGES
Holden Police Chief Eddie Benjamin waves to people in vehicles cheering on the group of runners as they travel down Route 1A in Holden for a 6.5-mile leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics on Friday. Credit: Linda Coan O’Kresik/KeynoteUSA
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INSIDE THE EDITING ROOM
I spent six months chronicling the journey of a Ukrainian family who fled the war in their country and found safety with sponsors in Maine, even though they face an uncertain future. This story shares snapshots from the lives of Mariana, Zlata and Mykyta Haletska and aims to capture the tension of gratitude and loss as they navigate an incredibly unfair situation.
Now that the project is out in the world, I feel relieved and at the same time like a part of me is missing. Reporting and writing this story was personal. In some ways, the Haletska family’s experiences mirrored those of my parents and siblings, who were part of a wave of refugees who left their homeland after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Like Mariana, many of my relatives still live in Ukraine and I think about them often. The weight of the destruction taking place there is heartbreaking.
I thank the Halestka and Deveau families for opening their lives to me. It was an honor to tell this story, one that I will carry with me for a long time.
—Valerie Royzman
FROM OPINION PAGES
“Pride symbols, like the ubiquitous rainbow flags, can convey a much more important message. They send a message of belonging. They tell LGBTQ+ Americans and Mainers: ‘You’re welcome here.’”
Editorial: Pride Month is a time for celebration, but also for pushing back against efforts to decrease the LGBTQ+ population of Mainers
LIFE IN MAINE
The historic crisis in Maine’s housing market is putting land out of reach for aspiring homesteaders. But the ingenious Mainers are find ways to live off the land without owning it.
KeynoteUSA Outdoors contributor Sarah Sindo sought 360-degree views of the Katahdin region. All she needed was Braving an 80-foot climb up an old fire tower.
Not everyone has the time (or energy) to take a road trip to some of Maine’s hiking destinations. Alright. All of these walks are within an hour of Bangor and offer walks for all levels..
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