LOS ANGELES — Scientists on Tuesday prepared to send Curiosity on its first test drive over the billion-year-old rocks of Mars and said a busted wind sensor won’t jeopardize its mission of determining whether life could exist there. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena turned four of the rover’s six wheels in place […]
2012
Posted inSports
Steve Solloway: The Mitchell family lives by giving
ORONO — Paul Mitchell glanced over his shoulder. For a moment he looked like a youngster sneaking a peek at something too fabulous to comprehend. “I’m still shocked to see my name up there,” said the 86-year-old former University of Maine second baseman. “Welcome to the Paul J. Mitchell Batting Pavilion. Let’s go inside.” Pick […]
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Maine Voices: Gay or straight orientation should not be the litmus test of a Scout leader
The writer, a Scout leader, praises the dedication and hard work of all of the families in her area.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor:Fate of bats has larger implications
The Dark Knight trilogy is over. Batman prevailed, good triumphed over evil and the future for Gotham City looks bright. Another bat story is unfolding here in Maine. This story takes place in your own backyard. Look up into the evening sky; besides a few stars, what do you see? My guess is very little. […]
Posted inSports
Minor league comeback: At 50, Clemens wants another shot
Roger Clemens has lots of money and awards … but he also has an 87 mph fastball and a keen competitive drive.
Posted inNation & World, News
Court lets Texas cut Planned Parenthood clinic funding until trial
Planned Parenthood is challenging a law that bans state money from going to groups linked to abortions.
Posted inBusiness
Study: Regulations cut output by $500 billion
A manufacturing industry report says regulations have greatly increased under President Obama.
Posted inBusiness
Apple’s plants in China improving ahead of schedule
WASHINGTON — The labor group hired by Apple Inc. to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China said Tuesday that the improvements it recommended in March are being implemented ahead of schedule. The Fair Labor Association said in a progress report that Apple Inc.’s largest supplier, Foxconn, had made all 195 improvements to […]
Posted inNation & World
California slaughterhouse shut after video surfaces
The video, taken by an animal welfare group, appears to show sick cows being slaughtered.
Posted inNation & World
Ethiopia’s prime minister, a U.S. ally, dies of infection at 57
Meles Zenawi had fought terrorism, but was also accused of rights abuses.