Mussels harvested around Mount Desert Island last week are being recalled because they may be tainted with neurotoxin produced by a marine phytoplankton.
2017
Posted inNation & World, News
Acquittal of former officer in killing of black man sets off protests in St. Louis
Activists had threatened civil disobedience before Friday’s verdict for Jason Stockley in the 2011 shooting.
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Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Maine, News
The facial demands of new technology
The new iPhone X, with facial recognition software, puts more pressure on appearances, technologically speaking, writes J.P. Devine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested in Standish after crashing car, throwing handgun into woods
Brandan Bushey was charged with violating a protective order in connection with the handgun.
Posted inNation & World, News
Cassini spacecraft crashes into Saturn, ending a successful 20-year mission
After so many years in space, and many scientific successes, the planned demise of Cassini was emotional for many.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Harvard rescinds visiting fellow title for Chelsea Manning
The move came after CIA Director Mike Pompeo pulled out of a planned appearance at Harvard.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Summery weekend ahead and then…Jose?
After a few showers today, the weather turns nice for the entire weekend.
Posted inNation & World, News
Britain raises threat level to ‘critical’ after homemade bomb wounds 29 on London subway
The Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack, in which experts say the bomb only partially exploded.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Rising economic tide leaves too many behind
Income is rising and poverty is falling, but too many of Maine’s most vulnerable are still suffering.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine natives living in the Caribbean blown away by Irma’s destruction
Steve Morton of Brunswick spent a ‘terrifying night’ on St. Thomas, and Lisa MacVane of Raymond watched palm trees snap off and fly like bullets on St. Maarten.