‘Shedders’ are lobsters that have recently grown out of their old shells.
2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Long odds ahead now for Obama on his troubled trade agenda
President Barack Obama has little chance of securing the Pacific Rim pact that his administration has worked toward for years.
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Posted inMaine, News
Three kids get minor injuries in Waterville roller coaster mishap
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Posted inLife & Culture
15th annual Hampton Beach sand sculpting competition on tap
The competition runs from June 18 through June 20.
Posted inPolitics
Jeb Bush happy to echo father’s legacy in eastern Europe
Jeb Bush speaks of his dad, but not his brother, George, who left office largely unpopular with many Europeans, mostly due to his decision in 2003 to invade Iraq.
Posted inLife & Culture
Prince George on balcony as queen marks ceremonial birthday
Queen Elizabeth II turned 89 in April, but the public celebration is held in June.
Posted inNation & World, News
Police sniper kills suspect in Dallas street battle
The man planted pipe bombs outside Dallas’ police headquarters and fired at the building and officers, police say.
Posted inLink, News
World in photos for week of June 7
A new princess, NBA Finals, astronauts, ‘Jurassic World’ and much more in this week’s gallery.
Posted inNation & World
Democrats scuttle free-trade bill
Despite a personal appeal by President Obama, his own party rebuffs him in a lopsided House vote.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
U.S. moves to protect captive chimpanzees
The move is a blow to medical research, which still relies on chimps for experiments.