After taking off in March 2015, the Swiss-engineered Solar Impulse 2 made 16 stops across the world without using a drop of fuel.
2016
Posted inBusiness
Bye-bye, bulky box: Last maker of VCRs winding down
Once cutting-edge technology, video cassette recorders have been rendered obselete although some still swear by them.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Rep. Russell takes turn at center stage of Democratic convention
The Portland legislator promotes party unity, talks about reducing the role of superdelegates and takes a jab at Gov. Paul LePage.
Posted inNation & World
Canadian woman allegedly shoots at Pokemon players
No one is wounded in the Newmarket, Ontario, incident in which a woman was arrested.
Posted inNews
When it comes to tallness, Americans aren’t scaling new heights
Inch by inch, U.S. men and women are losing ground to taller nationalities.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Central Maine general election races take shape
Monday was the deadline for replacements to be named for primary election candidates who have withdrawn, setting the stage for November.
Posted inMaine, News
Little hope for outside help seen after tour of devastated Somerset County roads
Gov. Paul LePage referred a request for emergency help to Speaker of the House Mark Eves, but accused Eves of being “not interested in properly funding bills that benefit the Maine people.”
Posted inGolf, Sports
MAINE OPEN: Ryan Gay shoots 1-under 69, but still not satisfied
Pittston golf pro part of a crowded leaderboard at the Augusta Country Club.
Posted inLifestyle, Nation & World
Pokemon game puts spotlight on history
Players are drawn to statues, memorials and battlefields; some are sticking around to learn.
Posted inLifestyle
Prince Harry suffered privately after his mother’s death
The prince wants to tackle the stigma around psychological issues.