But the head of the National Transportation Safety Board urges swift action to avert more catastrophic crashes of trains carrying oil.
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Ospreys return to Maine nest; webcam lets you watch up-close
Lifetime partners ‘Steve’ and ‘Rachel’ have returned to their nest on Hog Island in Bremen as they prepare for breeding season. Watch them on Explore.org’s webcam.
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U.S. urges nonviolent inmates jailed for 10 years to seek clemency
The initiative is part of an Obama administration effort to trim the nation’s prison population and ease sentencing disparites, especially for drug crimes.
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New Hampshire priest gets jail time for thefts
He could spend up to 20 years in prison for stealing from the bishop, a hospital and the estate of a dead priest.
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Mom and son super hero bash returns
BELGRADE — Last year, the Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons hosted its first Mom & Son Super Hero Bash. Moms and their sons dressed as super heroes and even super villains to enjoy the opportunity to spend quality time together. This year’s event is set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 2. There will be […]
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Bike rodeo planned for Pittsfield May 3
PITTSFIELD — The Greater Pittsfield Area Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Bike Rodeo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Somerset Plaza. This event will be held in conjunction with the Pittsfield Recycling Committee’s Bike Swap/Drop Off and Bud’s Shop ‘N Save Customer Appreciation Day. The Key Club will guide […]
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Canada to phase out much-criticized rail tankers
The new rules follow last summer’s horrific derailment and explosion near the Maine border, which killed 47 people.
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Health Network staff presented with EPIC Awards
FARMINGTON — The first four recipients of the EPIC awards, established by the Franklin Community Health Network’s Spirit Committee were announced recenly. They include: Diane Daggett, environmental services; Beth Giberson, ICU; Roger Wells, security; and Marsha James, Farmington Family Practice. Joseph Bujold, board chair, and Joline Hart, vice president human resources, presented each recipient with […]
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WATERVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
WATERVILLE — Waterville Senior High School recently announced its third quarter honor roll. Seniors — high honors: Hannah Allen, Marisa Allen, Riley Barth, Joseph Bellavia, Josalyne Beringer, Lauren Bowring, Virginia Caldas, Crystal Comfort, Cassidy Dangler, Cassandra Dechaine, Ryan Duperry, Mia Fairman, Aidan FitzGerald, Darren Forkey, Megan Gendreau, Roseanna Gorneau, Nathan Gromek, Tyler Hapworth, Ursula Hebert […]
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Coombs graduates from military training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Allison E. Coombs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Coombs is the daughter of […]