The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concluded that 23 out of the 30 new car models it tested demanded that the driver pay a high or very high level of attention to onboard technology while the car was moving.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Jury finds Robert Burton guilty of murder in shooting death of former girlfriend
Seven men and five women deliberated for more than six hours over two days at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor before returning the guilty verdict Thursday.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Three U.S. Army special operations commandos killed in Niger
Officials say a joint U.S. and Nigerian patrol came under fire, likely by al-Qaida.
Posted inNation & World
Trump suggests Senate Intelligence Committee investigate media companies
The president often lashes out at the media following news reports that cast him in a bad light, even if the reporting is confirmed by numerous sources.
Posted inBooks, Nation & World
‘Remains of the Day’ author Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The choice of the British novelist marks a return to conventional literature after 2 consecutive years in which the prize went to non-traditional recipients.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Science has the ability to change our everyday lives
The Nobel Prize awarded this week to a Maine man is a reminder not to undervalue research.
Posted inFood & Dining
South Portland close to scratching its toast itch
Scratch Baking Co.’s new Toast Bar should open in the next few weeks, the owners say.
Posted inCommunity
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to be presented Oct. 18 in Rangeley
Venues include RFA Lakeside Theater, Rangeley Lakes Regional School.
Posted inCommunity
Backroad Quilter’s Show set for Oct. 14, 15
This year’s theme is Seasons in Maine.
Posted inLifestyle
‘Food Fight’ will be screened Oct. 19 in Gardiner
The directors will present the film as part of the Food, Film & Conversation.