John Bunker, of Palermo, helps people identify what apples are growing in their yard at the 40th edition of the fair.
2016
With flood predicted, Iowans scurry to fill sandbags
Homeowners shift goods, and one town evacuates 100 low-lying houses as the Cedar River rises.
Augusta attorney to seek Democratic nomination for Kennebec County probate judge
Joseph O’Donnell looking to fill vacancy created by James E. Mitchell’s death, who was a judge of probate for 37 years.
Renowned band leader Buckwheat Zydeco dies
The musician who rocked the accordion brought the zydeco music of southwest Louisiana to the masses.
Oak Hill strikes swiftly to down Medomak
Matt Strout rushes for 3 TDS and throws for 270 yards as Raiders remain unbeaten.
Baby lobsters may not survive ocean warming, scientists say
A predicted rise in water temperature could be bad news for the future of the lobster industry.
Syrian troops tighten siege on Aleppo insurgents
Scores are reported dead and the city is without running water as the bombardment intensifies.
Brits propose recommissioning royal yacht
The last in three centuries of royal yachts, the Britannia was retired in 1997.
Chinese space lab could enter free fall
In an apparent admission by China, the Tiangong 1’s re-entry next year is likely to be uncontrolled.
CIA: Pinochet personally ordered killing of Chilean dissident
The assassination of Orlando Letelier occurred in 1976 in Washington, D.C.