Today, Biosphere 2 is a University of Arizona research site where researchers from around the world can study everything from the effects of the ocean’s acidification on coral to ways of ensuring food security.
October 2018
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Poliquin sent out letter last month touting his efforts to save Madison mill – which closed in 2016
The congressional office of U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin erroneously sent a letter last month to hundreds of constituents in Maine’s 2nd District implying that the now-shuttered Madison Paper Industries mill is still open and was helped by a 2015 trade decision the Republican congressman supported. The taxpayer-funded letter, dated Sept. 20 of this year, cited […]
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Journalist’s disappearance tests Trump’s ties to Saudi Arabia
Jamal Khashoggi, a legal U.S. resident and an activist who had been critical of Saudi leaders, vanished after he walked into the consulate in Istanbul to get documents he needed to get married.
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JetBlue to end year-round daily Portland-to-New York service
Starting in January, JetBlue will no longer offer year-round daily service between the Portland International Jetport and New York City. The popular low-cost carrier will still fly daily between Portland and John F. Kennedy International Airport during the summer, the company said in a news release Tuesday. “Portland is a customer-favorite destination and sees a […]
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Conference Championships: Cross country postseason is here, begins today
BRUNSWICK — The high school cross country regular season has come to a close. The runners have worked through injuries, honed their craft, and are prepared as the postseason begins today and Saturday with conference championships on the line. The Western Maine Conference kicks things off today at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish (3 p.m.), with […]
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Area High School Roundups: Falmouth tops Brunswick/Mt. Ararat in girls volleyball action
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick/Mt. Ararat girls high school volleyball team dropped a 3-0 match to Falmouth on Thursday. The Yachtsmen won by set scores of 25-8, 25-10, 25-9. Brunswick/Mt. Ararat (4-9) was led by Kassidy Dixon with three kills and five digs, Kathleen Trapp with three kills and seven digs, and Lauren Whitlock with one ace […]
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ALCS Preview: Boston Red Sox hope Fenway Park advantage makes a difference against Houston
BOSTON — The Red Sox hope home-field advantage makes a difference after consecutive Division Series eliminations. Boston began the postseason 0-2 on the road at Cleveland in 2016 and again at Houston last year. By winning a club-record 108 games this season, the Red Sox ensured home-field advantage through the postseason. They split at home against […]
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Boston Bruins Update: Bruins roll past Edmonton Oilers, 4-1, for 3rd straight win
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins couldn’t stop Edmonton star Connor McDavid. They did shut down the rest of the Oilers. The Bruins answered McDavid’s early goal by scoring three straight in the first period and shut down the frustrated Oilers the rest of the way in a 4-1 victory Thursday night. “It’s hard to stop a […]
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NFL Preview: Unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs face tough challenge vs. New England Patriots Sunday night
Foxborough, Mass. — Watching Patrick Mahomes this season has made Tom Brady feel like an old man. At least old enough to remember a much different era for young NFL quarterbacks. As a rookie in 2000, Brady remembers being nowhere near seeing the field as a starter. “I was sitting in the stands, eating nachos before […]
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Thursday Night NFL: Philadelphia Eagles rout New York Giants, 34-13
East Rutherford, N.J. — Breathe a little easier Philadelphia and surrounding areas. The Eagles are back and looking super. Just goes to show you what a little urgency, some big plays — and a timely game against the New York Giants can do for the defending Super Bowl champions. Carson Wentz threw a season-high three touchdown passes […]
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