Researchers hope swarms of roach-like machines can be fitted with cameras and microphones.
2016
Posted inLifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in accused stalker trial
Dante Soiu is accused of stalking the Oscar-winning actress for 17 years.
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Posted inNation & World
A sigh isn’t just a sigh, new scientific study says
Researchers say sighing is a life-sustaining reflex that keeps our lungs from collapsing.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Winslow unified basketball cruises past Cony
Balanced scoring attack lifts Black Raiders.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Former mistress of man accused of Saco shootings testifies against him
Betsy Wandtke says Gregory Owens, 59, of New Hampshire told her that he was on a secret mission with other military contractors to Pakistan at the time his wife was shot in 2014.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Borealis to close Portland bistro, focus on wholesale bread
The bistro’s owner says the building is being sold, and he plans to focus on the wholesale side of his bakery business.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Manchester crash suspect turns himself in to Augusta police
Steven N. Black is accused of numerous driving violations and allegedly led police on two high-speed chases.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bridge Program could help Augusta students earn college credits
The Board of Education is also scheduled to adopt a policy on medical marijuana in schools based on recommendations from the Maine School Management Association.
Posted inMaine, News
Riverview recommendations spelled out in progress report
Staffing remains the major problem at the state psychiatric hospital, where employees recently described difficult working conditions, including mandated overtime.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan selectmen to act on proposal to change how town jobs are filled
The question of changing the positions of town clerk, town treasurer and road commissioner from being elective posts to appointive ones was raised at a January meeting of the Board of Selectmen.