How are we going to feed a world population of 9 billion by the year 2050?
2012
Posted inNews
Heat continues to cook area
People sought refuge in public pools and public buildings yesterday, the second consecutive day of higher-than-average temperatures in the area.
advertisement
Posted inNews
Computer glitch hits Hannaford
SCARBOROUGH — A computer glitch at Hannaford stores prevented customers from using debit and credit cards at checkout counters in most of its 181 stores in five Northeast states Thursday.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Holder should give Congress gun-sting memos
Democrats say efforts by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress over a botched gun-sting operation are a partisan stunt.
Posted inNews
Some want more say in Oakland’s taxes
OAKLAND — Residents frustrated with rising property taxes are circulating petitions they believe will give more townspeople additional control over town finances.
Posted inNews
Chemical reaction in Augusta
AUGUSTA — More than a dozen mothers turned in signatures Thursday to try to compel the state Board of Environmental Protection to ban the chemical bisphenol-A from baby and toddler food packaging.
Posted inOpinion
MAINE COMPASS: Rebuilding economy will take more than borrowing money
On June 16, the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel offered Our Opinion: “Holding bonds hostage not good for our economy.”
Posted inSports
BASKETBALL: Claws, Celtics exclusive partners
PORTLAND — The Boston Celtics have always been the Maine Red Claws’ first choice as an NBA affiliate. Now they’re the only choice.
Posted inNation & World, News
Feds announce 1st major solar plant on tribal land
The 350-megawatt solar plant outside Las Vegas would be capable of powering 100,000 homes.
Posted inNation & World, News
Temperatures in Northeast soar for 2nd day
At Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo, gorillas sucked on ice treats and ostriches waded through spray mists in an effort to keep cool.