That the great oceans of the world are teeming with millions of forms of animal and plant life is common knowledge, but the same could be said of life in, on and around a smaller body of inland water as well, though on a smaller scale. And as I’ve seen firsthand, there is no end […]
May 2014
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Signs to help Maine’s endangered turtles
WELLS — May through July in Maine is a critical period when Maine’s female turtles undertake risky overland forays to reach nesting areas. During this time, turtles often cross roads, sometimes with fatal consequences. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and The Nature Conservancy are cooperating to install new road signs in addition […]
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U.S. scores 2 late goals to top Azerbaijan
SAN FRANCISCO — Mix Diskerud figures the whole honor of wearing No. 10 is only temporary. He fully expects to play alongside Landon Donovan again down the road with the U.S. national team. For one night at least, Diskerud did that jersey proud. Diskerud and Aron Johannsson, a pair of second-half substitutes raised in Scandinavia, […]
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Local students graduate from Clemson University
CLEMSON, S.C. — The following local students graduated May 9 from Clemson University: Caitlin C. Jordan of Kennebunk, who graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and English; and Courtney Delina Adams of Sanford, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries biology. Adams was also named to the […]
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Red Sox win again with another late rally
ATLANTA — The Red Sox are headed home with a new streak and renewed optimism. Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run single during Boston’s four-run seventh inning, and the Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Tuesday night in their latest comeback following their longest losing streak in 20 years. Dustin Pedroia had three […]
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County employees recognized for work on wellness fair
York County government employees who organized a wellness fair earlier this spring were recognized with certificates at a recent County Commissioner’s meeting. Here, left to right, are Kathy Dumont and April Powell of the administrative offices; Acting Emergency Management Agency Director David Francoeur, Human Resources Officer Linda Corliss, Tracy Demers of the York County District […]
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Westbrook pours in 40 as Thunder even series
OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook had 40 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-92 on Tuesday night to tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece. It matched the second-highest playoff point total of Westbrook’s career, falling short of the 43 he scored in the 2012 […]
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Blue Jays win 8th straight behind Buehrle; Tigers end 3-game skid
TORONTO (AP) — Mark Buehrle became the first nine-game winner in the majors, Edwin Encarnacion and Adam Lind hit back-to-back home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to eight games, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 9-6 on Tuesday night. Juan Francisco also homered for the AL East-leading Blue Jays, who have […]
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Local students named to Keene dean’s list
KEENE, N.H. — The following local students have been named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Keene State College: Amber Perkins, Bernard Deshaies and Carolyn Scanlon, all of Biddeford; Ann-Catherine Keating of Kennebunk; and Teresa McCadden of Waterboro.
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Google driverless car prototypes to hit the roads
By JUSTIN PRITCHARD Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Google will build a car without a steering wheel. It doesn’t need one because it drives itself. The two-seater won’t be sold publicly, but Google said Tuesday it hopes by this time next year, 100 prototypes will be on public roads. Though not driving very quickly ”“ […]