A 1950s willow-planting project despoiled a lake that inspired poets and was beloved by kings.
2016
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine holds off Stony Brook, 27-21
The Black Bears open a 27-point lead and hang on to secure an important conference victory.
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Posted inNation & World
Florida Keys considering genetically modified mosquitoes to battle Zika
The GMO mosquitoes would breed out Zika-carrying populations of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Posted inMaine
Man killed in crash in Aroostook County
The 29-year-old man was driving fast when his vehicle failed to negotiate a turn.
Posted inNation & World
Accused Spartanburg serial killer hid in plain sight
Acquaintances noticed quirks in the behavior of Todd Kohlhepp, a convicted sex offender who had distinguished himself in the real estate business.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Anti-Trump demonstrations spill into fourth day
Thousands take to the streets in mostly peaceful protests in which they say the president-elect has made America an unsafe place for millions of people, including women, immigrants and Muslims.
Posted inMaine
Fires in Standish, Lewiston result in arson arrests
In the unrelated cases, people are charged with fires at a home and an apartment house.
Posted inNews, Politics
Clinton blames James Comey’s FBI letters for narrow loss
Clinton says the FBI’s statements about her email server blunted her momentum in the presidential election as she was doing well in the big swing states.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Wells tops Cape Elizabeth, advances to Class C state final
The Warriors knock off the top-seeded Capers to win the South regional title.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Men’s soccer: St. Joe’s advances on penalty kicks
The Monks beat Babson, 4-2, on penalty kicks after playing scoreless through regulation and OT to reach the second round of the NCAA Division III tourney.