Though the risk is low, recent shark sightings have beach devotees more than a little shaken.
2017
Posted inNation & World, News
Why do people join hate groups? Former members explain
Former members of such groups who got out say it is often about simply finding a place to belong.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
It turns out there’s a reason you want cake with your coffee
Caffeine blocks the receptors in our brains for a chemical that helps us taste sweets, so then we crave them.
Posted inBusiness
U.S. consumer confidence hits high-water mark
The measurement reached its highest point since 2001.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook students returning to 2 schools amid construction projects
District officials are working to minimize disruptions from renovations and additions at the middle school and Saccarappa Elementary for the next year or more.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Most in Hurricane Harvey’s path have no flood insurance
An analysis of FEMA data shows that just 17 percent of homes soaked by Harvey have flood insurance.
Posted inMaine, News
Woman pulled from bottom of Augusta hotel pool in critical condition
Ann Scher, of New York, was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, News
Anheuser-Busch is sending canned water to Texas
The Budweiser maker cans water periodically to have on hand for emergencies.
Posted inFall sports, Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
New goalies face no easy challenge in high school field hockey
Winslow’s Demers, Skowhegan’s Savage take on new responsibilities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Southport Boats sale means growth and expansion for Augusta company
The company is expected to add jobs and production capacity in a new facility in the Augusta area.