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Trail Work in Alaska’s Biggest Park Is a Year‑Long Job

June 20, 2026

Alaska is known for its harsh winters and endless road projects, but keeping the trails in Chugach State Park running smooth is a full‑time effort. Volunteers with the Chugach Park Fund discover that trail planning, material sourcing, crew hiring and fundraising happen all year round, not just in su

opinion

Kids, Tech in Class Is Not Helping Them Learn

June 20, 2026

The idea that every child should have a personal tablet or laptop in school is catching on, but studies show this trend may actually hurt learning. Research across the globe finds that more screen time in classrooms links to lower scores in math, reading and science. One study even says that kids

sports

Ireland’s MMA Image: A Mix of Pride and Problem

June 20, 2026

Will Fleury, a former teammate of Conor McGregor, talks about how the Irish fighter has shaped people’s views on mixed‑martial arts. He says that when McGregor praised him for winning two titles in the European promotion OKTAGON, he was taken aback. Fleury’s friendship with McGregor is not sim

opinion

A Quiet Early‑Morning Manhood

June 20, 2026

The first light of day finds a man brewing coffee under a lone amber lamp, the hum of old records filling his kitchen. He does not bother with headlines; he focuses on a task that feels like an old ritual. At 4 a. m. , his work begins, unobserved and honest. He has no one watching him in the dark ho

opinion

Two Kids, Two Milestones: A Dad’s New View

June 20, 2026

A Saturday morning at Clairemont High School, a boy walked across the stage and earned his diploma. Earlier that day, a little girl had just finished kindergarten at a nearby school. The dad who watched both moments felt his heart pull in two directions: looking forward to the girl’s future and back

environment

Cattle, Money and the Land: A Tale of Conflict on Bananal Island

June 20, 2026

Bananal Island, the world’s biggest river island, is caught in a tug‑of‑war between cattle ranching and protecting Indigenous land. The federal government said the island belongs to Indigenous peoples and must stay natural, so it forced ranchers out last year. To move more than 100, 000 cows,

politics

Climate Talk Turns to Wallets

June 20, 2026

In a recent state election, the topic that normally grabs headlines – climate change – barely made it onto voters’ lists. Most people said their biggest worry was the rising cost of living, jobs, and inflation, while only a tiny fraction mentioned the planet. Even a well‑known climate supporter ran

opinion

Maine’s Ocean Future: Building a New Coastline Economy

June 20, 2026

Maine has the longest shoreline in the lower 48 states, yet it had no single plan for its marine future until lawmakers set up a Blue Economy Task Force in 2024. After two years of study, the state passed a law creating a Maine Blue Economy Center to guide and grow coastal businesses from Kittery al

science

Vapors Turn Platinum Glow Through Flexible Chain

June 20, 2026

A new platinum‑based material can change its light color when exposed to different vapors, thanks to a bendable side chain on the molecule. The core of the compound is a platinum ion linked to an N‑heterocyclic carbene ligand that carries a five‑carbon (pentyl) tail. Because the tail can twist

science

V2O5 Coating Boosts Ethane to Ethylene Yield by 65%

June 20, 2026

A new approach turns a common problem in converting ethane into the valuable gas, ethylene, into an advantage. In solid oxide electrolysis cells, people have struggled to keep ethane from being over‑oxidized into carbon dioxide while still getting enough conversion. Typical voltage control can