A total of 17 trips are planned for the 200 geologists from Friday to Sunday.
2013
Boat sinks on Mali river; 20 dead, dozens missing
At least 400 passengers were believed to have been aboard the vessel, though only 210 survivors had been counted.
Kerry says partial Afghan security deal reached
The deal-breaking issue of jurisdiction for American forces remains unresolved.
Police investigating attempted abduction in Kittery
The 15-year-old girl ran home after being repeatedly asked by a man to get into his van.
Mortar shells hit near inspectors’ hotel in Syria
A U.N. employee says it did not appear that the hotel was affected by the twin explosions, but an 8-year-old boy was killed and 11 people were hurt.
Search continues for missing NH girl
Volunteers join local, federal and state officials in the search for a 14-year-old girl who vanished Wednesday.
Turnpike traffic to be heavy over weekend
The Columbus Day holiday weekend is usually the second-busiest weekend for the turnpike.
Post-traumatic stress disorder sufferers qualify for medical marijuana
The new law, which went into effect Wednesday, is expected to bring many new patients into Maine’s medical marijuana program.
Dempsey Challenge kicks off in Lewiston
Nearly 4,000 people will participate in the fifth annual fundraising event.
NLCS: Beltran, Cardinals win Game 1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlos Beltran capped his latest scintillating postseason performance with an RBI single in the 13th inning early Saturday that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in the NL championship series opener.