Even as overall gun ownership has dropped, studies suggest those owning guns now buy more, with an average of eight, double that of the 1990s.
June 2016
Posted inNation & World
Clinton staffer says email format caused miscue
Hillary Clinton’s private email setup sent messages to spam at times, a top aide testifies.
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Posted inMaine, News
Collins and King announce Homeland Security awards to Maine
The state receives $3.7 million, while Portland gets $970,000 to beef up port security.
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Panel advises against annual pelvic exams for many women
A medical task force that advises the government says there’s not enough evidence to support yearly, routine exams for women who are healthy and not pregnant.
Posted inNation & World
NASA’s Juno spacecraft to enter an orbit of Jupiter on July 4
Scientists expect to gain insight into Earth’s origin and much more by studying the massive ‘planet on steroids.’
Posted inNation & World
FDA requests scientific data on popular hand sanitizers from manufacturers
The agency seeks wants to know the ingredients are safe, effective and reduce bacteria on skin.
Posted inNation & World
EU shows united front, sets challenge to Britain
Leaders of the EU tell Britain it cannot keep valuable business links with its former continental partners in a seamless single EU market, if it doesn’t also accept European workers.
Posted inMaine, News
Wildlife agency answers questions about harvesting project in Hallowell
The project at the Jamies Pond Wildlife Management Area includes cutting trees in order to promote habitat growth for several species.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Phelps qualifies for a fifth Olympics
Michael Phelps wins the 200-meter butterfly to secure his spot for the Games in Rio, while Missy Franklin also earns a berth.
Posted inMaine, News
Tanker hits 3 moored sailboats in Piscataqua River
The Coast Guard is investigating the accident, which caused no injuries but damaged the sailboats.