May 2014 – Page 582 – The Portland Press Herald

Who I Met, With Greta Rybus: Edward Gleason, Maine astronomer

May 6, 2014May 20, 2014

The manager of USM’s Southworth Planetarium discusses when he first fell in love with space and what he thinks about when looking at the night sky.

Maine, News

Convicted Maine felon gets 10 years for possession of handguns

by Scott Dolan May 6, 2014

Robert Kelly Carter, 50, who was on probation for a 2007 sexual abuse in Kentucky, was found with a loaded .38 special revolver and pistol last year.

Maine, News

Climate report identifies regional hazards for New England

May 6, 2014

Diminished fisheries, more Lyme disease and increased flooding are all consequences of a hotter climate.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Eliot Cutler outlines environmental plan for state

by Michael Hoffer May 6, 2014May 13, 2014

As governor, the independent candidate says he would modernize the Department of Environmental Proctection and promote renewable energy.

Maine, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics

Eliot Cutler outlines environmental plan for state

by Eric Russell May 6, 2014May 13, 2014

As governor, the independent candidate says he would modernize the Department of Environmental Proctection and promote renewable energy.

Life & Culture, Nation & World, News

Brunei’s new Sharia laws prompt boycott of Beverly Hills Hotel

by Sandy Cohen The Associated Press May 6, 2014

As the oil-rich nation begins phasing in penalties such as amputation for theft and stoning for adultery, the Hollywood hotel owned by a sultan attracts the attention of protesters.

Nation & World, News

Pilot survives fiery crash into house he once owned

by The Associated Press May 6, 2014

The Colorado man says he didn’t realize the house was the same one he used to live in a decade ago until someone pointed it out.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Falmouth veterans memorial faces fundraising deadline

by Ben McCanna May 6, 2014August 6, 2015

FALMOUTH — The newest phase in a two-year effort to build a monument for Falmouth veterans has organizers stumped. Literally. A dozen tree stumps line the street on Depot Road where they plan to erect an 8-foot black granite monument honoring the town’s military veterans. The town’s Veterans Memorial Committee hopes a business or resident […]