Researchers say that grooming the sand with heavy machinery is more to blame than individual beachcombers.
2014
Nigeria regime considering ‘all options’ to rescue girls
That includes the possibility of a military operation with foreign help against the Boko Haram militants.
Greg Kesich: LePage has his faults, but he excels at connecting with voters
A speech at a chamber event shows his appeal, and his election opponents had better take notice.
Another View: Nigeria tragedy shows limits of world’s ability to intervene
The kidnappings of schoolgirls by anti-Western extremists comes amid increasing violence in several countries.
USM’s Chris Bernard a big hit in middle of lineup
The senior DH has helped the Huskies reach NCAA DIII regionals again.
Our View: Early release for inmates can work if well-planned
Reinstating parole would let selected Maine offenders make a supervised re-entry into society.
Germany pushes for peace in Ukraine
The German foreign minister visits Ukraine in an effort to launch talks toward ending the crisis.
Hugh Jackman wants to keep Wolverine role
At the Chinese opening of ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ he says he’s not ready to give up playing the popular X-Men character.
In doubt: Using student test scores to measure teacher quality
A study finds little backup that test results are a good way to evaluate teachers, but many states do it.
Alec Baldwin arrested in New York City bicycle incident
He became belligerent when police asked him to identify himself and was taken away in handcuffs.