2016 – Page 5806 – The Portland Press Herald

More than 50 national labs in 20 states will open their doors this week to about 5,000 elementary, middle and high school students to help spark interest by exposing them to scientists, engineers and employees.

The Maine Forecast

Why do we have leap years?

by David Epstein February 28, 2016February 28, 2016

The chances you are born on February 29th are one in every 1,461 births, making a birthday on leap day rather special. But, why do we have leap year’s, leap days and leap seconds anyway? The reason for the leap day is actually fairly straight forward. The earth takes exactly 365.2422 days to complete its […]

Nation & World, News

Twin bombing attacks in Baghdad market kill at least 59

by The Associated Press February 28, 2016February 28, 2016

The attack is the deadliest in a wave of recent explosions that have targeted commercial areas in and outside Baghdad.

Auto, New Cars

Ducati’s Urban Enduro is better on pavement than dirt

by CHARLES FLEMING Los Angeles Times February 28, 2016February 23, 2016

To the original Icon model, Ducati added a trio of slightly more expensive variations – the Classic, the Full Throttle and the Urban Enduro.

Auto, New Cars

Ducati’s Urban Enduro is better on pavement than dirt

by CHARLES FLEMING Los Angeles Times February 28, 2016

To the original Icon model, Ducati added a trio of slightly more expensive variations – the Classic, the Full Throttle and the Urban Enduro.

Premier Property, Real Estate

24 Atlantic Drive, Scarborough

by Marketing Department Maine Sunday Telegram February 28, 2016February 27, 2016

The spacious condominium enjoys an oceanfront setting with sandy beach and many other amenities.

Maine, News

Eviction case in Portland elicits calls for safeguards

by Randy Billings February 28, 2016February 27, 2016

City officials and legal advocates say tenants need to be protected from the effects of the housing crisis, but landlords warn against overreacting.