President Barack Obama is among those speaking at the funeral of the former Israeli leader, and even Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sits in the front row.
2016
Posted inNation & World, News
It’s over and out for Rosetta probe’s 12 years of chasing comet
Scientists direct the probe into the surface of the comet, and the mission commander says, ‘Farewell Rosetta, you’ve done the job.’
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Posted inLifestyle
Springsteen signs Philadelphia fifth-grader’s absence note
The school’s principal only received a photocopy of the note.
Posted inNation & World, News
Colorado gives marijuana candy new look to avoid confusion
Colorado’s new “universal symbol” for foods that contain marijuana is designed to give the treats a distinct look, even after they’re out of the packaging.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Make your weekend plans with this Saturday, Sunday forecast
There will be clouds and some rain, but it won’t be a washout, even if we need one.
Posted inAuto, New Cars
Can 2017 Chevy Bolt EV go 200-plus miles, no recharge?
Chevrolet has not set an official MSRP, but has said the Bolt EV would retail for about $37,500.
Posted inMaine, News
Tragedy at sea: Sinking of El Faro recalled one year later
This weekend, many of the families of the 33 victims will gather in Jacksonville, Florida, to mark the anniversary.
Posted inBusiness, Lifestyle, Maine, News
WEX embraces new parental leave policy to attract, keep workers
A full-time employee can now take up to six weeks at full pay to care for a newborn or adopted child.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Small Westbrook lab in race to help speed up testing for Zika
ViroStat hopes its antibodies will be chosen by diagnostic companies and lead to results in minutes rather than weeks, and benefit people in Third World countries.
Posted inCommunity
Benton’s Blaisdell accepted to Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
Western New England University student plans to major in marketing.