Wiscasset school controversy / Effect of NIMBYs / Canadian potatoes

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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

Why ‘NIMBYs’ aren’t the biggest obstacle to housing in Maine

Despite public perception, residents often derided as “NIMBYs” — or “not in my backyard” activists — most often have little power to stop big changes.

‘It never should have gotten to this point’: Effort to fire principal divides Wiscasset

It’s been a tense month at Wiscasset Middle High School. Students have walked out. Teachers have threatened to quit. School board meetings have been packed. Accusations have flown on social media.

Cheaper Canadian potatoes hurt Maine farmers’ bottom line

Canada’s weaker dollar helps exporters because U.S. buyers can get more Canadian potatoes for every dollar they’d spend stateside.

Maine’s upcoming vote on phasing out gas car sales, explained

The Dec. 21 vote will come after months of passionate debate and feedback on the plan the Natural Resources Council of Maine and several allies proposed this summer.

Hancock County hikes sheriff’s budget as state police reduce rural patrols

Hancock County is not alone in trying to figure out how to provide adequate police coverage while fewer and fewer qualified candidates are applying for available police jobs.