Going into the winter of 2011-12, the Farmer’s Almanac predicted a wickedly cold and snowy season for New England. “Clime and punishment” was in the forecast, with above-average snowfall and below-average temperatures on deck.
April 2012
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FOR THE BIRDS: Enjoying diversity of birds at festivals
Spring birding in Maine is phenomenal. Many birds, like warblers and flycatchers, return to Maine from more southerly wintering areas to nest. Other birds, like most sandpipers and plovers, are passage migrants; we get to enjoy them briefly as they migrate through Maine to more northerly breeding grounds.
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ON HIKING: Plenty of hiking availableat Crooked Farm Preserve
Crooked Farm Preserve in Bristol encompasses 130 acres of open fields, forested uplands and wildlife-rich wetlands, including over a mile of frontage on the placid Pemaquid River. More than three miles of foot trails wend through this scenic parcel, offering hikers plenty of opportunity for exploration.
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STILL LIFE: All in bloom
Tina McLellan adjusts the blooming merchandise in the production greenhouse at Campbell’s True Value Hardware store in Winslow on Tuesday afternoon.
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Is this the end of the gold rush?
The price of gold, which has climbed for years like a blood pressure reading for anxious investors, plunged Wednesday to its lowest level in three months.
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UMaine frat suspended 5 years for drinking violations
The University of Maine has suspended the Sigma Nu fraternity for five years underage drinking and other alleged violations.
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South Sudan says it shoots down Sudanese jet
South Sudan says the move was in retaliation for its oil fields being bombed, but Sudan denied it had lost such an aircraft.
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Maine education-reform bill fails House passage
The legislation, L.D. 1422, is a key part of reforms proposed by the LePage administration. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Maine Senate OKs teacher-evaluation bill
A teacher evaluation bill that’s part of Gov. Paul LePage education reform package has won initial Senate approval.
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After Trayvon Martin shooting, cold case resurrected
Eight years ago, two men with little in common disappeared after crossing paths with Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Calkins. Thanks to the Trayvon Maritn shooting, that cold case is getting renewed attention.