Becky Hallowell, fourth-grade educator at Wiscasset Elementary School, aims to move more Maine students outdoors.
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50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking Age burial ground contains some 50 ‘exceptionally well-preserved’ skeletons.
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‘I don’t want this to happen to any other family:’ Why Lewiston shooting victims are preparing to sue
Lawyers for survivors and those who lost family in the Lewiston mass shooting say the Army failed to uphold several promises and obligations when it released Robert Card to the community without addressing his change in behavior or taking his firearms.
Posted inMaine, News
After Lewiston shooting, distribution of $6.6 million in funds stands up to scrutiny
Of the money donated in the months following the deadliest shooting in Maine history, $4.7 million went to individuals directly affected and $1.9 million went to groups that provided support in the community.
Posted inNation & World
After 67 days adrift, a Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead
Russian media reported that the trio had a small food ration and about 20 liters of water when their engine failed and they found themselves adrift.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Victims’ families say their lives were ripped apart by the Lewiston mass shooting
Notice of intent to file federal lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Defense and a U.S. Army hospital in New York were announced Tuesday afternoon in Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Politics
Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, ‘inflation will vanish completely.’
Posted inMaine
Drivers unscathed, vehicles heavily damaged in Wilton crash
No one was injured in Tuesday’s collision, Wilton police officer Cody Henry said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
USDA launches internal investigation into how it handled the deadly Boar’s Head outbreak
USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong is looking into how federal investigators and state inspectors responded to dozens of reports of problems including mold, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment.
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Walgreens to close 1,200 U.S. stores as chain attempts to steady operations
A Walgreens spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about whether any Maine stores would be included in the closures.