It is hailed as “one of the truly great discoveries in the history of science.”
October 2011
Down East school employee charged with child porn
Joseph Audette, 30, of Surry has been the computer network administrator for the Deer Isle and Stonington school system.
A faster, more powerful iPhone
Apple unveils the iPhone 4S, with features that include an improved camera with a higher-resolution sensor, and a “personal assistant” application called Siri, which responds to spoken questions and commands such as “Do I need an umbrella today?”
Anti-casino group sets up PAC, targets ballot questions
Mainers Against A Rotten Deal believe gaming-related questions on the November ballot are vulnerable to defeat.
Heating oil starts season 84 cents higher than year ago
The state’s energy director says higher prices are forecast for this winter.
4 airports try lower-hassle screening
A small group of frequent fliers began using lower-hassle security lines today in exchange for sharing more personal information with the government in a trial program at four U.S. airports.
Bernanke: Recovery close to faltering
The Fed chairman offer his grim assessment after the economy barely grew in the first half of the year and it created no net jobs in August. He reiterated his warning that lawmakers should not cut spending sharply while the economy is weak.
Mich. homecoming queen kicks winning field goal
PINCKNEY, Mich. — Shortly after being named homecoming queen, a Michigan girl gave her fellow students another big reason to cheer: Brianna Amat kicked the field goal that proved to be the difference as Pinckney Community High School beat Grand Blanc 9-7 on Friday. Earlier, she rode in Pinckney’s homecoming parade, wearing her football […]
Underwear bomb suspect starts trial with outburst
The 24-year-old Nigerian declares “the mujahadeen will wipe out the U.S. – the cancer U.S.”
Wife of late firefighter resurrects appreciation event
WATERVILLE — Barbara Currie has turned her grief into something positive.