A fifth crew member was a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, as were the Mainers.
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Energy Department rejects Trump’s request for names of those who worked on climate agenda
Trump has questioned the science of climate change, and his transition team includes people who have questioned the link between the burning of fossil fuels and the climate.
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Arctic logs year of crazy extremes as climate change quickens there
This is more than an Arctic problem, one researcher notes, because the cold air that is escaping changes weather conditions, such as weakening the jet stream.
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Activists in Aleppo share tormented goodbyes online
‘I hope you can remember us,’ one man says in a live stream as government forces approach.
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Effective rebel surrender follows reports of mass killings in Aleppo
The U.N. reports at least 82 civilians are killed by Syrian soldiers and allied Shiite militias from Iraq and backed by Iran.
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Fracking can harm drinking water in ‘some circumstances,’ EPA says
However, the report also notes that significant gaps in data prevent gauging the severity of the effects.
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Electors join call for more information on Russian hacking
Several New England members of the Electoral College are among those who make the request of intelligence agencies.
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New England ski areas sure are glad for snow, cold
The Arlberg ski store in Scarborough was swamped with customers Monday eager to get their skis tuned up for the season.
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Guess which place has the best-tasting water in Maine
Caribou, the winner of the 30th annual taste-off, gets to represent the state in a national taste test in February.
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Police investigate crash that killed pedestrian in Madawaska
Reginald Boucher, 88, was struck while walking across Main Street, police say.