The figure doesn’t include the cost of repairing roads and bridges or replacing belongings inside buildings.
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Posted inNation & World
European probe begins its descent to surface of Mars
The European Space Agency lander will measure atmospheric conditions and look for signs of life.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle
Ben Affleck’s ‘Accountant’ tallies $24.7 million opening
The thriller about an autistic mathematician far-surpasses Warner Bros.’ early predictions for the film.
Posted inNews, Sports
Dennis Byrd, inspirational former Jet, dies in car crash
He was killed when a 17-year-old driver veered into an oncoming lane and hit his Hummer, police say.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
An industry’s answer to deadly opioid addiction: More pills
The opioid market – now worth nearly $10 billion a year in sales in the U.S. – includes a growing universe of medications aimed at treating secondary effects rather than controlling pain.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland jetport gets new de-icing fluid recycling system
The facility is described as the first of its kind in the country.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Limington man arrested after 25-mile police chase in New Hampshire
Brian Harrington, 35, is charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, disobeying a police officer, reckless conduct, transporting drugs and resisting arrest.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Woman seriously injured in Lisbon Falls fire
More than a dozen cats and dogs died in the blaze, officials say.
Posted inGreen plate special, Source
A mishmash of strange flours lurking in your cupboard?
Use them up before the bugs get them by making homemade noodles.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Talk about death with your loved ones before you think you have to
Our way of dying is not sustainable.