The U.S. Forest Service is working with state forestry departments in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to assess the impact on tree growth.
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Maloney withdraws from Augusta House race
Rep. Maeghan Maloney, D-Augusta, has withdrawn from the House District 57 race so she can focus on her run for district attorney for Kennebec and Somerset counties.
Ariz. asks for haikus to promote dust storm safety
Transportation officials encourage Twitter users to tweet haikus around the theme safe driving in haboobs – severe dust storms that hit Phoenix in the summer.
Tree worker electrocuted in crane accident in NH
Officials say the worker was standing with his hand on a wood chipper 20 feet from the crane when it touched a power line..
Officer: Sandusky should have been charged in 1998
Earlier today, the alleged victim in that 1998 encounter described Sandusky lathering him up and lifting him under a showerhead to rinse his hair.
Egypt’s highest court orders parliament dissolved
The Supreme Constitutional Court rules that a third of the legislature was elected illegally, “and, consequently, it does not legally stand.”
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): M Thai: Tasty cuisine now available in Skowhegan, Augusta, Wiscasset
You don’t have to go all the way to Thailand to experience its tasty cuisine, now available close by in Skowhegan, Augusta and Wiscasset at M Thai. Vicky Soikum has created a very tasty exotic food experience that will keep you coming back to try more items on her extensive menu. We chose the M Thai in Skowhegan at the recommendation of Jennifer Olson, executive director of the Skowhegan Main Street organization. Jen said the food “is very good.” And oh, she was so right!
Cheaper gas lowers measure of US consumer prices
Gas prices have tumbled 40 cents after peaking April 6. Prices at the pump averaged $3.54 yesterday, according to AAA. That’s down 19 cents from a month earlier.