In the U.S., sharks are processed for their meat, as well as the fins, most of which are sold to Hong Kong.
July 2016
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man charged with assaulting former girlfriend, showing knife at Waterville residence
George Garcia, of Vassalboro, was arrested on five charges in connection with an alleged attack Sunday on Drummond Avenue in Waterville.
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Posted inCollege Connection
Plagiarism, in the news, is a Boogeyman on college campuses
High-profile cases such as Melania Trump’s convention speech highlight the many perils of lifting other people’s words, Kim Carter writes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Federal government to award $10 million to replace Beals Island bridge
The deteriorating bridge, built in 1958, is the only connection between the island and mainland at Jonesport.
Posted inNation & World, News
Yale rehires worker who broke window depicting slaves; charges dropped
The university says Corey Menafee will be working in a different setting.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Bath man charged with stabbing of 2 neighbors during argument
Police arrest Brandon Plummer of Spring Street and recover the knife believed to have been used in the attack.
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama issues color-coded response plan for cyber attacks
The directive evokes the terror alert system formally used by the Homeland Security Department.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lewiston man accused of weekend attack on wine shop clerk
Arthur Bush, 46, entered the store, waited until other shoppers left and attacked the lone employee behind the counter, according to the store’s owner.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Redzone Wireless offers deal to boost Maine rural broadband services
The Camden-based company vows to fast-track services in smaller communities in exchange for a five-year service commitment.
Posted inNation & World, News
Remains of lost Spanish fort found on South Carolina coast
Researchers use ground-penetrating radar and other high-tech equipment to find the site.