Destructive buildup of soap can emerge as fats in the original oil paints combine with alkaline materials in pigments or drying agents.
2017
Posted inNation & World
U.S. eyes more pumping in California’s Central Valley
Environmentalists decry the White House’s plan, saying it further threatens endangered fish.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Wells hands Old Orchard Beach its first loss, 38-25
Delaney O’Brien scores 17 points for the Warriors.
Posted inMaine, News
Broken sprinkler pipe forces evacuation of Maine Mall
Customers were cleared from the building for about an hour Saturday afternoon as the fire department dealt with the problem.
Posted inNation & World
Hoax call blamed for police shooting innocent Kansas man
An online argument over betting reportedly sets a tragedy in motion.
Posted inMaine, News
Toy Fund volunteers see joy of holidays on grateful faces
Parents who come to the warehouse are often overwhelmed when the gifts are brought out to them.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Commentary: In New England, greatness becomes routine
The powerful Patriots show no signs of slowing down as they march toward another Super Bowl.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Australian diplomat’s tip a factor in FBI’s Russia probe
Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos told the diplomat that Russia had thousands of emails that would embarrass Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, and the diplomat tipped off the FBI, The New York Times reports.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Falmouth girls can't solve York in Saturday matinee
Falmouth freshman Cameron Birks tries to knock the ball away from York freshman Kristen Leroux during the Wildcats’ 47-22 victory Saturday. Joe Carpine / 365digitalphotography.com photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE York 47 Falmouth 22 Y- 7 15 18 7- 47F- 0 9 6 7- 22 Y- Howe 6-1-13, L. Leroux 5-0-11, K. Leroux 3-2-10, […]
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Bitter cold warms hearts of Maine ice fishermen
A game warden says the cold snap has gotten the season off to a good start.