Deer Isle needs millions of dollars to rebuild another causeway at risk from rising sea levels

Deer Isle needs millions of dollars to rebuild another causeway at risk from rising sea levels

Funding has finally been put toward state reconstruction of the main Deer Isle Causeway, which connects the island to the mainland via Route 15, but that doesn’t mean the town’s causeway problems are over. As well as the main causeway, another smaller causeway connecting Sunshine Island to the rest of Deer Isle is also at … Read more

Hospital costs are rising far faster than inflation, leaving Americans in debt.

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Randy Slaughter spent three days in a nonprofit hospital in College Station, Texas, in April 2024 after experiencing severe abdominal pain. But doctors were unable to determine the cause and advised him to change his diet and sent him home, Slaughter said. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

In Europe, lobbyists are taking advantage of rising fuel prices to demand dirtier energy.

In Europe, lobbyists are taking advantage of rising fuel prices to demand dirtier energy.

However, experts say Europe is better prepared for this energy crisis than the last. Meanwhile, we are still waging a culture war against the most obvious exit. Fuel prices have soared to catastrophic levels since ships carrying oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) ran aground in the Gulf during the Iran war. The pain is … Read more

Steinbach counselor shares tips for talking to kids about rising costs

Steinbach counselor shares tips for talking to kids about rising costs

As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are feeling the pressure at the grocery store and gas station. Steinbach area counselors said how parents talk about these increased expenses can have a lasting impact on their children. Michelle Peters of Beyond the Valley Counseling shares practical strategies for discussing financial stress at … Read more