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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026

JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...

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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)

President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fascinating conversation. If you’re a millionaire with a passion for wild cat conservation, Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz wants to hear from you!

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fun waves in southern Maine in wake of weekend nor’easter! #maine #surfing

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 28/09/2026

From @theathletic.com: Brandon McNulty is the United States’ first road race world champion since Lance Armstrong, 33 years ago. "I knew something could happen, but that it would take a miracle. I guess today miracles can happen."

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‘I guess miracles happen’: How Brandon McNulty became the United States’ first world champion in 33 years

The U.S. team were not expected to be major players in Montreal on Sunday – they ended up shaping the race and winning the rainbow jersey

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Molly Redden @mtredden.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Former Navatek executives, meanwhile, looked back with awe at how far their money went. “It was eye-opening for me, frankly,” said one. “‘Oh my God, all of it is for sale. It’s all for sale.’” READ MORE: www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...

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The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way

After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My story about Blackstone/Safe Harbor marinas. It was already the world's largest chain before it agreed to buy another 65 last month, bringing the total to more than 200, many on the Atlantic coast of the US, & the Caribbean, the Pacific coast, & the Mediterranean. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/b...

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With Boats Getting Bigger, Money Is Flowing Into Marinas

The private equity firm Blackstone now owns more marinas than anyone in the world.

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What happens when an HBO documentary steals the work of your nonfiction book? That's what happened to @jennieerinsmith.bsky.social, when #MonstersofGod used her book Stolen World without credit. See details at one-hour mark here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwvV...

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How HBO's Monsters of God Stole a Journalist's Life Work

YouTube video by Animals at Home Podcast

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16/09/2026

When a team of ProPublica reporters first heard that a Putin-linked oligarch named Umar Kremlev attended Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, they couldn’t believe it. Then they found the proof in an Instagram group photo. Listen to this excerpt from our “Paper Trail” podcast:

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The Maine Monitor @themainemonitor.org · 15/09/2026

The last barrier on the Narraguagus River just came down, opening up the way for salmon. But there is no guarantee they will come back in greater numbers given other challenges.

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Endangered salmon may soon swim freely up a downeast river

Cherryfield rallied to remove the last dam on the Narraguagus after decades of habitat rehabilitation by local conservationists and landowners. They are committed to decades more.

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Colin Woodard @colinwoodard.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fellow Mainers: At the top of the hour, I'll be speaking live with @mainepublic.org's Maine Calling about the significance of 9/11 in our collective memory alongside Bowdoin's Theo Green. Not only can you listen, you can call in and join the conversation. www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-c...

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What We Remember About 9/11

25 years after 9/11, we share memories of where we were when it happened and how it impacted our lives

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Eric Schlosser does a great job of connecting the dots here--politics, corruption, and meat. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/o...

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Opinion | Why Did Trump Order Up 660 Million Pounds of Mystery Meat?

On second thought, I’m not that hungry.

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The Maine Monitor @themainemonitor.org · 03/09/2026

Come work with us! The Maine Monitor is hiring a Membership Coordinator, an Operations Manager and a Director of Audience Outreach & Community Engagement. Learn more and apply at themainemonitor.org/careers/

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

There's so much publishing wisdom from @annasplat.bsky.social in this interview with @greenwell.bsky.social that I might have to listen to the whole thing again.

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It’s been 8 years since the LOVE artist Robert Indiana died on the Maine island of Vinalhaven, but key elements of his legacy remain unresolved. My story about the latest twist in a long, dramatic story. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/a...

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Home Robert Indiana Left Behind as Possible Museum Site to Be Sold

The foundation that Indiana created to protect his legacy said his plan became unfeasible and the proceeds would now be used for grants to artists.

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Mongabay Latam @mongabaylatam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🇨🇴 Tras el terremoto de magnitud 7.4 que sacudió Colombia, pueblos indígenas y comunidades afrodescendientes realizan sus propios censos para medir la magnitud de las consecuencias ante vacíos de información oficial. ⬇️ es.mongabay.com/2026/08/terr...

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Terremoto en Colombia: pueblos indígenas y afrodescendientes hacen su propio censo de damnificados ante vacío de información oficial

Un terremoto en Chocó, afectó a más de un millón de indígenas y afrodescendientes en el occidente de Colombia.

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Excellent investigative reporting by Jane Bradley, and top-notch audio storytelling from the team at @nytimes.com The Daily. A real spy thriller: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The Secret Spy Network Feeding Russia’s War Machine

Podcast Episode · The Daily · August 14 · 31m

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In the month since an ICE agent shot and killed Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, feds have disclosed little about the killing. @pingree.house.gov brought house colleagues to Biddeford yesterday for a hearing. Reported with @maiaspoto.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/u...

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Family Presses for Information About Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine

The Department of Homeland Security said there would be an investigation. But so far little has been disclosed about the killing last month.

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Charles Piller @charlespiller.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

“Magic or Realism?” Are recently discovered genetic variants that seem to protect against Alzheimer’s believable? My latest investigation – with @jennieerinsmith.bsky.social – takes a deep dive to answer. www.science.org/content/arti...

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Science investigation casts doubt on genes hailed for warding off Alzheimer’s disease

Mutations found in Colombian families raised hopes for treatments. Altered patient data and suspect images call their benefits into question

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The Maine Monitor @themainemonitor.org · 12/08/2026

Researchers are diving in Casco Bay as part of an effort to better understand Maine’s seagrass meadows — and to potentially restore the plant to places where it has been lost.

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The race to save Maine’s seagrass meadows

Eelgrass is declining along Maine’s coast. As scientists try to understand why, they’re also preparing to restore these crucial marine habitats.

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Just now on @npr.org , @meganders.bsky.social discussing the shocking new glove technology: "It's not new, it's also not not-new."! www.npr.org/2026/08/12/n...

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Research supports the idea that coffee doesn’t just make us more alert; it has anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and metabolic benefits, too. “We have 50 years of safety data on coffee,” Dr. Rekha Kumar added. “We have excellent marketing data on Celsius.” www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

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I Traded Coffee for Energy Drinks—and Nearly Lost My Mind

Inside my workweek buzzing on Celsius and other caffeine-loaded beverages that promise to help drinkers optimize their lives.

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 07/08/2026

Our year in Cyclospora so far. cyclo-resources.pophive.org#trends-over-...

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Glad to have had my paperbacks in the good company of @bridgetcrocker.bsky.social’s book this week at @printbookstore.bsky.social

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Reporting tip here from @ericlipton.nytimes.com, on creating a timeline: "I link to primary government documents or SEC filings or business announcements. And it's like, I love my chronologies because it's like the spine of the story is right there." www.npr.org/2026/08/05/n...

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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term

New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.

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Cyclingnews @cyclingnews.com · 27/07/2026

Sepp Kuss hoping to ride Vuelta a España for Grand Tour treble after 'crazy fast' but 'enjoyable' Tour de France www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Good overview, from sugary beverages to seed oils.

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Please join us next Wednesday at Portland’s fabulous @printbookstore.bsky.social !!!

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Heartbreaking stage for Sepp Kuss, but what a ride he had. He’s an American hero! #tourdefrance

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In the Hamptons, @dionnesearcey.bsky.social reports, a private chef “carefully placed her gluten-free homemade nuggets, dredged in a rice flour batter, on a bed of microradish greens. She spooned crème fraîche onto each nugget then topped them with a dab of caviar.” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/n...

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In the Hamptons, Even the Chicken Tenders Are Living Fancy

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This press release seems over-the-top (iconicity?), but they are the world experts at selling sugar water: "Today, The Coca‑Cola Company launched a new global visual identity system, sustaining the brand’s iconicity with a fresh, dynamic, and scalable look." www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center...

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One Iconic Brand. One Iconic Look. Coca-Cola® Sharpens Its Identity Under One Bold Visual System

The Coca-Cola Company launches a unified visual identity system across 200+ markets for packaging, retail and digital.

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Great news for coffee drinkers! And I appreciate the @americanheart.bsky.social referencing milligrams, not just cups. Coffee strength varies with brew strength. 5 8-oz. cups of Starbucks would be about 875 mg. So much better to consider mg. of caffeine, not cups. newsroom.heart.org/news/coffee-...

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Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?

Statement Highlights: The latest research indicates that consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine/day (equivalent to up to 5, 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is generally safe for most adults an...

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Very cool to see this humpback whale grazing on menhaden in upper Penobscot Bay. #whales #maine #wildlfe

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Speaking for the first time since Johan Sebastian Guerrero was killed by ICE agents on Monday, his partner Karolina Rojas told his story Thursday. Reported with Jenna Russell and Jorge Valencia, who did strong reporting in Guerrero's hometown of Bucaramanga, Colombia. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/u...

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Johan Guerrero, Maine ICE Shooting Victim, Relentlessly Pursued a Better Life, Partner Says

The partner of Johan Guerrero, who was killed by an immigration agent this week, described him as a tireless worker and doting father who would do anything for his 3-year-old daughter.

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Sunday morning soundtrack on Penobscot Bay

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Murray Carpenter @murray-journo.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Good take on Platner by @unorganizedterritory.org “One day you’re on a stage with Bernie or Senator Warren… The next you’re on your back porch in the midafternoon sun, the noise of traffic in the background, recording a shaky withdrawal video on your mobile phone.” open.substack.com/pub/jayfield...

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What Now?

Take a deep breath Maine. Key big picture dynamics in the Senate race remain unchanged, though Democrats can still do what they do best and blow it.

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