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2013
Flu? Malaria? Disease forecasters look to the sky
Scientists who work on mathematical models to predict outbreaks of disease are factoring weather data.
Rare Stephen King book for auction in Ellsworth
The proceeds from the sale of the signed book will go to an Ellsworth homeless shelter.
Congress ushering in new members, with old divide
The 113th Congress will convene Thursday at the constitutionally required time of noon for pomp, pageantry and politics.
Armed guards at NY paper that reported gun info
In December, the Journal News published online maps with the names and addresses of pistol permit holders in the two counties.
Price going up for lighting of NH-Maine bridge
The increase stems in part from the cost of bringing wiring and lighting to the top of the towers to allow downward lighting.
Career of Ravens’ Lewis will end after playoffs
Lewis has been sidelined since Oct. 14 with a torn right triceps. He intends to return Sunday to face the Indianapolis Colts in what will almost certainly be his final home game.
Sandy Hook kids face 1st classes since shooting
Law enforcement officers have been guarding the new school, and by the reckoning of police, it is “the safest school in America.”
Kennedy family reclaiming a seat in Congress
Joseph Kennedy III will take the oath of office on the House floor along with the rest of the Congress.