March 2018
Posted inNation & World
Many ‘unknowns’ in SUV cliff plunge that killed family of 8
Neighbors say two of the six adopted children reported abuse, but friends say they family was ‘warm, adventurous, inspiring.’
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Posted inNation & World
Syrian rebels given three-day ultimatum
With talks deadlocked, the government has told the rebels to leave the last remaining rebel-hold town in the area.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Health, Nation & World
California judge says coffee needs cancer warnings
Coffee companies argue that it’s not feasible to remove the carcinogen acrylamide from their product without ruining the flavor. But if the ruling stands, it could impact consumers across the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
After long dry spell, soybeans on track to dethrone corn as king of the crops
U.S. farmers intend to plant more acres of the tofu ingredient for the first time in 35 years, the government says.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Snow-covered fields again forcing high school teams to practice inside
March snowstorms covered fields that were mostly bare at the beginning of the month.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington voters accept privately developed road as town way
Town manager says the value of the lots in the subdivision the road runs through will cover the costs of plowing.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Some advertisers drop Fox News’ Laura Ingraham after she mocked Parkland student
Ingraham, a right-wing host who landed a rare one-on-one interview with President Donald Trump last year, wrote on Twitter, “David Hogg Rejected By Four Colleges To Which He Applied and whines about it.”
Posted inLocal & State
Franklin County dispatch system manufacturer extends warranty
Problems with audio and dropped calls appear to have been rectified and a software upgrade has gone well.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Time to panic yet? Red Sox bullpen blows lead on Opening Day, Rays rally for 6-4 win
Boston ace Chris Sale throws six scoreless innings and leaves with a 4-0 lead, but Tampa Bay rallies for six runs in the eighth inning.