Land surveyors use the survey foot, which subtracts about an eighth of an inch when measuring a mile, while the broader world recognizes the international foot.
2019
Posted inNation & World
North Korea conducts another test at long-range rocket site
The country doesn’t specify what exactly was tested, only that it was ‘crucial.’
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Houses of worship attacked with deadly frequency in 2019
Around the world, hundreds of worshippers and many clergy were killed at churches, mosques, synagogues and temples.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Georgia man arrested after calling police 3 times to confess
He says he stole a car, broke into a convenience store and was drinking beer.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
Posted inMaine, News
Seven-hour standoff in Shapleigh ends with domestic violence arrest
Richard Dunin-Wilczynski, 59, barricaded himself in a bathroom with a knife and threatened to kill himself and police, the York County Sheriff says.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
11-vehicle pileup on I-95 in Pittsfield area caused by icy conditions, police say
Nine passenger vehicles, a wrecker and tractor trailer truck were involved in the crash Friday after motorists were caught by surprise by freezing rain, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Posted inMaine, News
Record-setting rainfall swells rivers, floods roads across southern Maine
A total of 3.37 inches is recorded at Portland International Jetport, breaking the previous Dec. 14 record of 1.74 inches, set in 1917.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Augusta, police say
Dana Banister, of Augusta, was hit by a vehicle at 7:16 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Western Avenue and Sewall Street, according to police.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Trump’s abuses of power worthy of impeachment
Los Angeles Times