‘Planet of the Humans’ questions the common wisdom about electric cars, solar panels, windmills and the like.
2019
British Airways computer problem strands 20,000
Over 100 flights from London airports were canceled after check-in systems broke down.
Acadia’s Precipice Trail reopens after peregrine falcons leave nests
The trail is usually closed for part of each summer because of nesting peregrine falcon chicks.
Motorcyclist killed in Bangor accident was corrections officer
Chaz Gray of Levant died in the collision with a minivan Monday night, and his passenger, 29-year-old Adriane Mehuren of Bangor, died at a hospital Tuesday morning.
Construction on Brunswick’s new Kate Furbish Elementary School has hit halfway point
The new $20.3 million pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade school is on schedule to open in 2020, officials say.
Gun control advocates plan vigil and rally in Augusta on Saturday night
The events will be held outside the Blaine House starting at 7 p.m.
Patriots’ Josh Gordon staying in shape despite uncertain future
It’s unclear when or if the suspended wide receiver will be allowed to take the field again, but he certainly impressed his workout partner this spring.
Educators learn about teaching African American history, slavery in Maine
Shay Stewart-Bouley, executive director of the Boston-based civil rights organization Community Change Inc. and creator of the “Black Girl in Maine” website, tells Maine audience its “no longer enough to be a nonracist.”
Lightning sets fire to home in South Berwick as storm knocks out power for thousands
Severe weather that blew into Maine on Wednesday afternoon also forced flight cancellations and delays at the Portland International Jetport.
Oak Grove nursing home’s strawberry shortcake a sneaky hit at Taste of Waterville
The 28th annual Taste of Waterville, hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, took place Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.