Meanwhile, it pulls copies of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from classrooms and libraries.
2016
Students, robots compete at Hall-Dale High School in Farmingdale
The annual competition among schools statewide is intended to foster interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Cassini spacecraft prepares to skim Saturn’s rings
The probe will swoop down through the outer edge of the planet’s rings every seven days, making 20 dives through April.
Loving life, customers, Cornville Christmas tree farmer enjoys being generous
‘I’m 70 and I haven’t felt this good since I was 55,’ said Bryant LaPlante, owner of The Forest.
Dakota pipeline protesters won’t be left in the cold
While the activists are urged to leave, North Dakota will provide shelter from winter storms.
McConnell sees eventual alternative to Obamacare
The Senate majority leader warns that changes to the president’s signature legislation won’t come quickly.
Kennebec Journal Dec. 4 police log
Augusta area police reports for Dec. 4, 2016.
Massachusetts firefighters battle 10-alarm blaze in Cambridge
Three first responders are hurt but no residents are injured in the massive seven-building fire.
Islamic State group attacks Iraqi forces near Mosul
ISIS inflicts damages but has largely failed to push back Iraqi troops.
Morning Sentinel Dec. 3 police log
Waterville area police reports for Dec. 3, 2016.