Egyptian authorities are considering disbanding the Muslim Brotherhood group, a government spokesman said Saturday.
August 2013
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Maine offers pesticide disposal opportunity
Officials plan to set up four sites around the state in October where participants can take their unwanted pesticide.
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Union Fair gets underway, dates back to 1869
The fair, which runs though Aug. 24, is a large family event that also hosts the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival.
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University of Maine at Augusta lists part-time dean’s students
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta has announced part-time students named to the spring 2013 semester dean’s list.
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Local artist turns Scarborough dump into art studio
It’s not unusual to see a bear at the dump in Maine. But the bear usually isn’t a made of recycled materials and shouldering Biblical overtones.
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Laid-back Portland panhandler gets creative
As a city ban takes effect, a man trades his spot between lanes of traffic for a shady patch of grass, but he’s out of luck.
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Our Hearts benefit raises almost $4,000
WATERVILLE — The Our Hearts Foundation hosted its inaugural Kalli Dumont Memorial Car Show on Aug. 11. The community enjoyed beautiful weather, 110 vehicles, food provided by Domino’s Pizza of Waterville and Flatlanders BBQ, vendors such as Knick Knack Racing Collectibles, Scentsy, Usborne books and more. Children were able to enjoy activities — Hot Wheels and tricycle racing among other things.
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VIEW FROM AWAY: Some blue-collar jobs at risk for robot takeovers. Is yours?
Imagine you’re a young worker, pondering your job prospects in the economy of the future. Your grades weren’t exactly stellar, and you realize a four-year college isn’t for you. What kind of career should you look for?
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M.D. HARMON: ‘Externalist’ author offers plan to reshape federal government
Some social scientists divide social reform movements into two major groups, which we might call “externalists” and “internalists.”