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Mary Pols
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Mary Pols covers sustainability for the Maine Sunday Telegram’s Source section. She’s written for Time, The New York Times, and People. She’s the author of a memoir, Accidentally on Purpose.
Our Towns

An Oral History of the Cross-Border COVID Wedding That Went Viral

The tale of the plucky couple who didn't let the pandemic, the law, or the St. Croix River stand in the way of their nuptials.
Self Driving Cars
Travel & Outdoors

How Self-Driving Cars Could Prevent Route 1 Traffic Jams

Mainers aren’t exactly known for their rapid adoption of new technologies, however the suggestion of fewer Route 1 traffic jams could change that.
Arts & Leisure

The Train to Success

New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline discusses the Maine inspirations behind her latest novel, Orphan Train. Writer Christina...
Mount Bigelow, seen here from Eustis Ridge on an early-1972 postcard
History

Why Maine Owes Its Most Breathtaking Public Lands to One 1972 Newspaper Story

Reporter Bob Cummings's dispatches led to the preservation of Mount Bigelow, the Mahoosucs, Tumbledown, and other crown jewels of the Maine landscape.
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Issues & Politics

Reaping What They Sow

As traditional fisheries stare down climate-induced disaster, aquaculture could be Maine’s next great industry. So how come more fishermen aren’t ready to start seafarming?
Arts & Leisure

Down East Horror Show

Actress and director Katie Aselton comes back home to Washington County 
to film the thriller Black Rock. Actress-director Katie Aselton,...

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