Maine's kids are struggling with reading, and it's a big deal. If they can't read well by the end of third grade, they're more likely to drop out of high school and live in poverty. The latest test scores show that 74% of Maine's fourth graders are behind. That's a huge number, and it's worrying bec
Maine's air quality is in trouble. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to undo a key rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions. This rule was put in place in 2009 to protect public health. Now, with this rule gone, Maine might see more pollution coming from other states. Maine alr
Maine faces a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. While there's a lot of talk about illegal immigration, domestic violence is a much bigger problem. The state's own reports show that violent crime is going down, but domestic violence is not. In fact, it's a major part of many serious crimes in
Maine Republicans stand at a crossroads after two recent defeats in the governor’s race. The party must rethink its strategy if it hopes to win again. A fresh voice has emerged in the primary: Owen McCarthy, who promises bold ideas and a realistic plan for governing. McCarthy’s vision focuses
Alex Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and Iraq War veteran, is stepping into the political arena. He's running for the Florida Senate as a Democrat. This move comes after his significant role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial in 2019. Vindman's campaign launch video high
Alex Honnold, a famous American rock climber, did something amazing. He climbed the tall Taipei 101 building without any ropes or safety gear. This happened on a Sunday, and it took him about 90 minutes to reach the top. People on the ground cheered as he waved his arms in victory. The building is
Alexander Zverev is a top tennis player who has made a name for himself on the court. He has won big titles and even an Olympic gold medal. But what makes him unique is his background. He was born in Germany, but his parents are from Russia. This mix of cultures has shaped who he is as a player and
Alex Honnold, a renowned climber, is set to attempt a daring climb up Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world. This event, which was initially planned for Friday night, has been pushed back to Saturday at 8 p. m. ET due to bad weather. Netflix, the streaming service broadcasting the cl
Alex Honnold, a well-known rock climber, had to postpone his daring climb up the Taipei 101 skyscraper. The reason? Bad weather. He was supposed to climb this super tall building without any ropes on Saturday. But it was raining in Taipei, so the organizers decided to wait until Sunday. They said sa
Maine is about to get a serious cold snap. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning. This alert covers central, western, and northern parts of the state. It starts Friday night and might last through Saturday night. Temperatures are going to drop fast. Around Portland, it wil
