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Impulse To Unplug

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Impulse To Unplug

Matt expresses a desire to escape the political negativity and outrage that pervades society, advocating for a more joyful and community-focused approach to life. He is attending The Clam Festival as a respite from daily political discussions and encourage others to do the same for their mental health. Matt also mentions his participation in the clam shucking contest, highlighting the community spirit and fun activities available. He emphasizes the importance of finding happiness in simple pleasures and supporting local events.

Local Headlines

49 minutes ago in Local

ICE Officer in Biddeford Shooting Identified, Has History of Violent Behavior, Family and Records Say

Fresh

Relatives say he has a history of terrifying and violent behavior

3 hours ago in Local

Woman dies after crashing into tree in Oxford County

A Rumford woman was killed when she went off the road and crashed into a tree.

4 hours ago in Local

Police look for tips leading to man who went missing in Westbrook 9 years ago

Maine State Police are looking for fresh leads as they investigate the disappearance of a man in Westbrook nine years ago.

National Headlines

7 hours ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

8 hours ago in National

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…

11 hours ago in Local, National

Lawmakers demand answers after report of ICE officer shooting in Maine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was…

3 days ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.