They use a powerful laser to simulate the energy of an asteroid crashing into Earth.
2014
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
New England felt at home on the West Coast
Plenty of fans made the trip to San Diego as the Patriots solidified their spot in the AFC standings.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News
Long Island confident: Nothing fishy in our vote count
Two election clerks strongly doubt that 21 ballots were missed on election night, and outsiders’ questions about the town’s integrity irritate residents.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Varsity Maine
Valley boys basketball rolls past Buckfield
A 22-point, 10-rebound double-double from Cody Laweryson pushed the Cavaliers to a 77-43 win.
Posted inMaine
Embattled Hallowell police chief apologizes for ‘lack of judgment’
At a Monday hearing, a dozen members of the public spoke on behalf of Eric Nason, who is fighting to keep his job after two allegations of sexual misconduct.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Varsity Maine
Temple basketball joins MPA in (its own) style
Monday marked a new era for the Waterville school, formerly of the Maine Christian School Sports League, as the Bereans’ girls and boys teams had a win and a loss.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Varsity Maine
Young Gardiner hockey squad solid in debut
The Tigers fell to Cape Elizabeth 4-2 on the road Saturday, but coach Jeff Ross saw encouraging signs in the result.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Waterville’s Cabana feted on retirement from school board
Friends and colleagues attend an open house at Waterville High School to pay tribute to the educator and Board of Education member for more than 50 years of service.
Posted inMaine
Augusta’s Northern Avenue fire victims get housing info at forum
Residents at the Gilbert School forum say they are still reeling from the massive fire that destroyed an 18-unit apartment house, leaving 27 homeless.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. and NATO troops close command in Afghanistan
But with Obama authorizing more actions there, America’s longest war will in fact continue for at least another two years.