Conservationists hail a turn for the best as the federal government proposes to remove least terns from endangered species list.
Dari Alpi
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Study finds a virus to blame for paralyzing illness in kids
The paralysis is very rare. U.S. health officials have confirmed 590 cases over the past five years.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New law would make it harder to establish aquaculture operations in Maine
The proposal comes as some lobstermen are sounding the alarm that the increase in fish and shellfish farming in the state’s waters could limit their ability to lay traps.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert flavors for e-cigarettes
Juul, the best-selling e-cigarette brand in the U.S., has been besieged by scrutiny, including multiple investigations by Congress, the Food and Drug Administration and several state attorneys general.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Marines correct ID of second man who raised flag at Iwo Jima
The Marines said in a statement Thursday that after questions were raised by private historians who studied photos and films, it determined that Cpl. Harold P. Keller was among the six men who raised the flag.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Scientists discover big storms can create ‘stormquakes’
Scientists have discovered something they call ‘stormquakes,’ which are a mash-up of hurricanes and earthquakes and can last for days.
Posted inNation & World
Remnants of homemade bomb found at Montana school playground
No threats were made against the elementary school and it isn’t clear when the device exploded.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
National Park Service offering to lease part of historic site at Canada border
The structure up for lease is called the McGlashan-Nickerson House, and it’s located within Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Gov. Mills: Maine, Arctic nations must collaborate on climate, trade
Gov. Janet Mills addressed the Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland, saying that Maine must help Arctic nations with issues combating climate change.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Peak peeping in Maine, where leaves are turning all over
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry says most of the state is experiencing peak or near peak conditions.