2018
Cracking mysteries of the majestic whale shark
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador It’s the biggest shark — and the biggest fish — in the sea, often found roaming in warm waters around the globe with its huge mouth agape in search of dinner. Yet despite its hulking appearance, the whale shark has only tiny, almost useless teeth and is sometimes so docile that entire […]
Science says …
LONDON While parts of the world have all but banished measles, Europe is still getting hit with large outbreaks where some people don’t get vaccinated. Measles is still a bigger problem across parts of Africa and Asia, where outbreaks can be particularly devastating in malnourished children or those with other illnesses like tuberculosis or AIDS. […]
Wanted:
LAS VEGAS They are enduring symbols of the vast Mojave Desert, but Joshua trees don’t grow everywhere. Even here in the Grapevine Mesa Joshua Tree Forest in Meadview, Arizona, a National Natural Landmark since 1967, you can see where the trees thin out and stop as the land rises sharply to the east. Now a […]
WES celebrates Dr. Seuss, reading at special event
WELLS — The annual Celebration of Reading Day was observed earlier this month at Wells Elementary School and featured some special guests in a celebration of reading and the birthday of Dr. Seuss, a pen name for Theodor Seuss Geisel who authored numerous children’s books. Throughout the day, invited guests visited assigned classrooms to share […]
Student project gives Mother Nature a boost
SANFORD — Grade two students from Lafayette Elementary School sifted soil into pots on Tuesday afternoon, tamped it down, added some locally harvested milkweed seeds and lightly covered them. Once the seedlings emerge, grow a bit and are ready later this year, perhaps in late May, the students will plant them in a wildflower meadow […]
Donald A. Herrick, Sr.
SANFORD — Donald A. Herrick, 81, of Sanford, passed away early Sunday morning on March 18, 2018, at RiverRidge Center in Kennebunk. He was born in Saco on May 6, 1936, a son of Edwin and Rita (Boutin) Herrick. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Earlier, Donald was employed as a […]
Mark A. Dumas
BIDDEFORD — Mark A. Dumas, 56, of Biddeford, Maine died at Southridge Rehab and Living Center on March 18, 2018 after struggling with a long illness. Mark was the son of the late Norman Dumas and Alice (Letourneau) Sevigny. After graduating from Biddeford High School, Mark went into the carpentry trade and worked for many […]
K’bunk residents earn faculty honors at Trinity College
HARTFORD , Conn. — The following area students were awarded Faculty Honors for the fall 2017 semester at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Faculty Honors are awarded to students with a semester GPA of at least 3.667 on four graded courses, with no individual grade below B-, and no incomplete grades pending. Students earning Faculty Honors are: • Griffin […]