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Top pollster warns Keir Starmer will struggle to convince public with his ‘plan for change’The P.E.I. Green Party's energy critic says Maritime Electric's plan to expand its power generation on the Island through the use of fossil-fuel technology is shortsighted. Peter Bevan-Baker said he was "very disappointed and not entirely shocked" to learn that the energy utility is applying to spend $427 million on a combustion turbine, a battery for energy storage systems, and internal combustion engines. "Maritime Electric is not necessarily known for being a progressive company when it comes to looking to... the energy future," Bevan-Baker told Island Morning host Mitch Cormier on Friday. "We see other jurisdictions around the world embracing new clean energy when it comes to generation and storage. And yet we are considering investing half a billion dollars in some diesel generators." As P.E.I. becomes leader in switching to electricity, utility looks to keep up P.E.I.'s electricity supply not keeping up with population growth, says utility Maritime Electric pulls around 75 per cent of its power from other provinces, primarily New Brunswick. Last year, P.E.I.'s grid recorded a new peak load of 359 megawatts. The utility said buying the equipment it's seeking approval for should be cheaper in the long run than continuing to buy power off-Island. What's the point in plugging my electric car into the socket if the energy that's coming to feed my battery is by burning diesel? We may as well just put a diesel engine in the car. — Green Party energy critic Peter Bevan-Baker The provincial Crown corporation has submitted an application to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission to make the purchase. Bevan-Baker said he's in favour of P.E.I. producing more of its own energy rather than relying on its neighbours, but he said there's a cleaner way to do it in both the short and long term. Green Party energy critic Peter Bevan-Baker says he'll be requesting a meeting with Gilles Arsenault, the province's new environment minister, to discuss Maritime Electric's proposal. (CBC) "I have no issue with us trying to create more energy independence here on Prince Edward Island. But to do that in one fell swoop by spending half a billion dollars on technology which was being outlawed and abandoned 20, 30 years ago is not the way to go," he said. "What's the point in plugging my electric car into the socket if the energy that's coming to feed my battery is [generated] by burning diesel? We may as well just put a diesel engine in the car." 'We could make gradual, sensible investments' The cost of the new equipment will be passed on to customers eventually, but the utility said it's too early to tell what that could mean for an average monthly bill. Maritime Electric hoping IRAC approves $427M purchase to increase local power generation 2 days ago Duration 2:18 Maritime Electric pulls much of its power from other provinces and that’s causing issues. Maritime Electric CEO Jason Roberts says a new combustion turbine and other equipment will allow the utility to be more self-reliant, but it’s not known what the purchase will do to monthly electricity bills. In an interview this week with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin, P.E.I. Premier Dennis King said the province will be an intervenor in the IRAC hearings on Maritime Electric's application, "to make sure ratepayers are represented at the hearings and in the discussion and to make sure that we're doing everything we possibly can do to keep rates as low as we can possibly keep them, as well as making sure we meet our targets for climate reduction." While the province hopes to eventually reach net zero when it comes to carbon output, the grid is being challenged by the number of people swapping from oil to electric heat pumps. P.E.I. premier says threat of U.S. tariffs is 'top of mind right now' 23 hours ago Duration 8:06 Premier Dennis King sits down with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin in the final year-end interview with leaders of P.E.I.'s political parties. Maritime Electric CEO Jason Roberts told CBC News this week that the effects could be dire if the upgrades don't happen, especially if there is another cold snap as there was in February 2023 and wind farms in the province are too cold to operate. That's where Bevan-Baker said the provincial government needs to step in and help Islanders and communities store more of the renewable energy they generate from solar and wind in battery reserves. Maritime Electric unveils wide-ranging plan to protect P.E.I.'s power grid as the climate changes IRAC approves P.E.I. smart meter switch, but remains concerned about the pricetag Bevan-Baker said he'll be requesting a meeting with Gilles Arsenault, the province's new environment minister, to discuss Maritime Electric's proposal. "Ultimately government has the ability — and I would say the responsibility — to make sure that we have a modern utility that's providing clean, green, affordable, reliable energy for Islanders, and Maritime Electric is really falling down on that, so government has to take the lead here," he said. "We could make gradual, sensible investments now so that we have a reliable, clean, green, affordable energy future for Prince Edward Island, long into the future, rather than doing something which takes us backwards and indebts future generations for decades to come." Timelines vary on when the new equipment would arrive once its purchase is approved, but the utility hopes to have everything up and running by 2030.
Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they serve. Each week we profile an independent bookstore , discovering what makes each one special and getting their expert book recommendations. This week we have manager Jennifer Hale of Bear Pond Books in Stowe, Vermont! What’s your store’s story? Bear Pond Books was founded in 1970 in Stowe, Vermont on unceded Abenaki territory, and there were several owners before the current family came into ownership. Susan Adams ran this store with love for many years before passing it down to her daughter, Jennifer Hale, who is the current owner. It is a staple of the town with its long, winding shelves that entice tourists and locals alike. One of our staff members, who identifies as queer, has been working hard to bring more LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC books to our shelves, which we are very excited about. What makes your independent bookstore unique? We are a community of 7,000 in Stowe, and while not everyone knows the staff's names by heart, they all know Staff Pup Tucker, our French bulldog who lives behind the counter. We have tourists who only come in once a year, and they ask after the dog the moment they walk into the store. As a town that was ranked among USA TODAY's best ski towns , Stowe has a lot of tourists and we strive to balance both books for our tourists and books for our locals. We host many author signings throughout the year and use our entire front room to spotlight local and New England authors and creators. What's your favorite section in your store? Check out: USA TODAY's Independent Bookstores Map My favorite section is our Staff Picks spot because our staff has such broad interests. There's always something new and interesting going out that even I would never have checked out otherwise, and it's clear that customers really enjoy being able to talk to a real person one-on-one about books, or even just knowing which person they should go to for a recommendation. It fosters a real sense of connection and has led to people coming back asking for a specific employee whose choices they trust. What book do you love to recommend to customers and why? "A Psalm For The Wild Built" by Becky Chambers. If there was one book I could make everyone in the world read, it would be this one. More self help than science fiction, this book follows a Tea Monk in search of the last crickets. This book is for anyone who has struggled with their purpose or with feeling like they don't deserve something. In the words of Mosscap, a character in the book, “It is enough to exist in the world and marvel at it. You don’t need to justify that, or earn it. You are allowed to just live.” What book do you think deserves more attention and why? "A Council Of Dolls" by Mona Susan Powers. This book left me speechless. Achingly beautiful and heart-breakingly honest, this book is a work of art. Following three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women and their experiences with “Indian Boarding Schools,” this book is an incredible work about resilience, love, healing, and the different ways trauma can echo through generations. It speaks to a section of our history too many people are not aware of and need to acknowledge. Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important? Shopping locally is always important – you know where your money is going and who it's supporting, unlike with big corporations. Local independent bookstores are even more important in this age of surging book bans. We will almost always have a more diverse collection of books, and are always more than happy to track down a book we don't have on our shelves. Bookstores provide community spaces for everyone, and (ideally) are a place where all are welcome to learn about whatever they want. What are some of your store's programs or partnerships coming up this quarter that you would like to share? Below is a list of our upcoming Author events for December & January. Author Events typically feature Vermont and New England authors and it allows for customers to meet the author, learn more about their books, ask questions and take home a signed copy. December 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 14: Gina Tron, author of "Suspect"1 p.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14: Ellen Parent, author of "After the Fall" January 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 25: Susan Edwards Richmond, author or "Night Owl Night"JOSH BERMAN JOINS ASSEMBLY AS EVP, ASSEMBLY LEAD IN NORTH AMERICA
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Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell DAMASCUS (AP) — Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule. The newly installed interim prime minister delivered the sermon at the Umayyad Mosque, declaring that a new era of “freedom, dignity and justice” was dawning for Syria. The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria less than a week after insurgents marched into Damascus and toppled Assad. Amid the jubilation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian” interim government. US military flies American released from Syrian prison to Jordan, officials say WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has brought an American who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months out of the country. That's according to two U.S. officials, who said Friday that Travis Timmerman has been flown to Jordan on a U.S. military helicopter. The 29-year-old Timmerman told The Associated Press earlier Friday he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence. He said he was freed by “the liberators who came into the prison and knocked the door down (of his cell) with a hammer.” New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region. 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Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd' NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are again urging a judge to throw out his hush money conviction. In a court filing Friday, they balked at the prosecution’s “absurd” idea for preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies before sentencing. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. 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Joe Fagnano's six years in college have taken him to a place he never imagined. Chris Freeman has the hot foot, and more UConn football notes.NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Jones scored 18 points to lead Central Connecticut to a 100-51 victory over Johnson & Wales (RI) on Sunday. Jones went 7 of 7 from the field (4 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Blue Devils (9-4). Joe Ostrowsky scored 14 points and added six assists and three steals. Darin Smith Jr. shot 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points. Roel Figueroa led the way for the Wildcats with 13 points. Azariah Harrison had nine points and RJ Jones scored eight. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated Press