Backyard Farms says the testing in the new area might produce new varieties for its large greenhouses.
2012
Posted inSports
Maine Colleges: McKillop powers Mules to a win
HENNIKER, N.H. — Greg McKillop scored four goals and distributed three assists to lead Colby to a 10-6 men’s lacrosse win over New England College on Monday. The Pilgrims (0-4) scored the first three goals, including two from James Putney with less than a minute left in the first half. Colby (2-1) scored twice in […]
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Posted inNation & World
Occupy protesters call for May 1 general strike
They call upon supporters to protest police brutality by skipping work that day.
Posted inNews
Powder blamed on short circuit
The discharge of a fire-suppression chemical at a service station was not triggered by any fire.
Posted inLife & Culture
People & EntertainmentMistrial declared in Sheridan case
LOS ANGELES – A judge declared a mistrial Monday in Nicollette Sheridan’s wrongful termination trial after the jury deadlocked, leaving an unresolved finale to a two-week trial that focused on the behind-the-scenes intrigue and personalities of TV’s “Desperate Housewives.” Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White excused the panel after it deadlocked 8-4 in favor of […]
Posted inOpinion
Papers reveal embattled bin Laden plotting attacks on U.S.
The al-Qaida leader hoped to rebuild his group’s reputation, damaged by attacks that killed Muslims.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, March 20, 2012LePage inconsistent on MPBN funding
The March 16 Press Herald noted that at a recent town hall meeting the governor, who last year cut MPBN’s budget by $200,000, was asked why he now has proposed cutting all funding (an additional $1.7 million) to MPBN. He responded: “Why should I pay welfare to a company? It’s that simple I need that […]
Posted inNews
Funds for indigent legal aid running short
Payments to court-appointed lawyers may be delayed the last few weeks of the fiscal year.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Hugo’s under new ownership
The biggest change will be the addition of “a casual, seven-days-a-week, open-all-day oyster bar” next door, at 86 Middle St., the former location of the culinary bookstore Rabelais.
Posted inNation & World
Study warns of risks to economy, security if schools don’t improve
The panel says 75 percent of young adults now don’t qualify for the military due to factors such as education.