In Frenchman Bay, an effort is being made to protect the habit for birds, mound by mound.
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From dysfunctional to functional — the Auburn-Lewiston airport is gaining traction
Airport operations, fuel sales up more than 30% as airport looks ahead to new projects and revenue opportunities.
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Posted inMaine
Families dig up prehistoric memories at Jurassic Quest in Portland
The dinosaur-themed show opened Friday at the Cross Insurance Arena and features kid-friendly activities and learning opportunities. It will close out its run in Maine on Sunday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey could get as much as $30 million at auction
Heritage Auctions said Ruth gave the road jersey to one of his golfing buddies around 1940 and it remained in that family for decades.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here’s why privacy advocates care
As global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe
Posted inNation & World, News
Wildfires in Brazil leave at least 2 dead. Dozens of cities on high alert
The fires have raged in the region outside the city of Sao Paulo, one of Latin America’s most populous cities with more than 11 million residents.
Posted inNation & World, News
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Windsor Fair brings 3 generations of poultry showing and new events
The 10-day long fair runs through Sept. 2 and offers different events each day.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Parade, craft fair, food, games highlight Madison Anson Days
Food, games, a parade, book sale, crafts, music, vendors and more marked the second of three days of Madison Anson Days, an event celebrating the sister towns on the Kennebec River in Somerset County.
Posted inNation & World, News
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck at the International Space Station since the beginning of June.