The winter’s warm air temperatures have helped drive up water temperatures in the Gulf of Maine, and the result could be lobsters molting and ocean algae blooming ahead of schedule. Long-term effects could be more worrisome.
March 2012
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Bangor newspaper, state official apologize for spoof ad
The notice advertising a meeting in Islesboro to discuss a bridge replacement said in part, “We really don’t care about the bridge. We are just curious about these island folk.”
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Senate defeats bill to end tax breaks for Big Oil
The vote comes shortly after President Barack Obama issued a plea this morning to end the $4 billion in tax subsidies.
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UPDATED: Two Wilton schools evacuated after bomb threats
WILTON – A man with slurred speech called in two bomb threats at Academy Hill School and Cushing School this morning, forcing the schools to bus students to alternate sites, police said.
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Here’s what to do when you hit Mega Millions jackpot
Some advice is in order before the Mega Millions drawing Friday, especially if you’re really, really, really lucky.
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‘Walmart of Weed’ sprouting in US capital
The opening of the weGrow store on Friday coincides with the first concrete step in implementing a city law allowing residents with certain medical conditions to purchase pot.
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Maine high court won’t address Poliquin issue
The court, after accepting written arguments, effectively says the issue is not urgent enough for it to issue an opinion.
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Autism numbers rise as screening, diagnosis improve
The most comprehensive U.S. investigation of autism prevalence to date finds the rate of U.S. cases rising to about 1 in 88 children. The previous estimate was 1 in 110..
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Maine House rejects public funding for religious schools
The measure proposed by the LePage administration now heads to the Senate for consideration.