The state needs ‘a big course correction’ on wastewater disposal, an EPA official warns.
February 2015
Posted inNation & World
Ebola rises in West Africa, first increase this year
The 124 cases last week is up 25 from a week earlier, while the wet season adds problems in remote areas.
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Posted inBusiness
Stock traders roar no more as tech takes over
The iconic trading pits have gone quiet as computers now make almost all of the trades.
Posted inNation & World
Boko Haram revenge attack kills at least 91 in Cameroon
Hundreds of the Islamic militants shoot and burn as African nations try to mount counter measures.
Posted inNews
Prolific historian Martin Gilbert dies
He documented the life of Winston Churchill, the events of World War II and the Holocaust, the founding of the state of Israel and the course of the 20th century in more than 80 volumes.
Posted inNation & World, News
Harvard bans sexual relationships between professors and undergrads
‘It sends a message: You don’t sleep with other people’s children – whether they agree to do it or not – because you’re abusing your power.’
Posted inNation & World
Pope says it’s OK to spank children
A Vatican official says Francis was not advocating cruelty, but helping someone to grow and mature.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Athletes of the Week: Feb. 6, 2015
Ethan Winglass of Morse and Ashley Storey of Greely named top high school athletes.
Posted inBusiness
Verizon selling businesses in three states
The largest U.S. cellphone carrier is selling its California, Florida and Texas wireline businesses.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Newcomer Notre Dame raises the stakes in Hockey East
A shakeup that put the Fighting Irish in the conference with the University of Maine has increased exposure but made it tougher for smaller-budget schools to compete.