The photos were commissioned by Harvard biologist Louis Agassiz, whose theories on racial difference were used to support slavery in the U.S.
2021
Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire woman to start paying nearly $2 million in Great Danes neglect case
A judge rules a Wolfeboro woman who housed dozens of filthy and sick dogs in her mansion must reimburse the Humane Society for their care.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Pacific quake sets off tsunami, forces evacuations in New Zealand
One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings across the ocean, but did little damage.
Posted inMaine, News
State says people in jails and prisons will have to keep waiting for vaccines
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, does not know when the state will start offering shots to incarcerated people because doses are ‘at a premium.’
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Maranacook maintains composure, fends off Skowhegan
Seniors step up big for Black Bears, who advance to the A/B semifinals of central Maine tournament.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Thursday’s college roundup: No. 8 Maryland tops No. 12 Michigan to secure share of Big 10 title
Women’s basketball: The Terrapins can win the conference title outright with a victory against Penn State at home on Saturday.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Top-seeded Winthrop builds big lead, then holds off Carrabec
Boys basketball: The Ramblers have 21-point at halftime, but the Cobras get to within four before Winthrop pulls away in a Central Maine Class C/D boys tournament quarterfinal.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Winslow keeps momentum going, edges Lawrence
Black Raiders start and finish strong to thwart Bulldogs’ late rally.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Big shots down stretch, pressure defense lift Waterville over Erskine
Lindsay Given provides needed spark as Purple Panthers move into A/B semifinals of central Maine tournament.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Jackie Bradley Jr. agrees to two-year, $24 million deal with Brewers
The longtime Red Sox center fielder ends a longer-than-expected ride in free agency and joins a Milwaukee team that already has plenty of outfield talent.