Mysterious missile explosion in northwestern Russia leaves unanswered questions
2019
Posted inNation & World
Scientists say monster penguin once swam New Zealand oceans
Fossilized bones indicate the penguin was about the size of a human and existed some 60 million years ago.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Planned Parenthood will forgo federal funds in Maine, U.S., over abortion ‘gag rule’
The reproductive health care provider will lose $400,000 a year for services in Maine rather than submit to a Trump administration rule that bars it from making abortion referrals.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Rep. Steve King says humanity might not exist if not for rape and incest
“Would there be any population of the world left?” the Republican told a group in Iowa.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Expanding mass transit tops Portland-area transportation priorities
Regional planners will use results of an online survey to help direct funding.
Posted inMaine
Fire destroys workshop buildings in Winslow but firefighters save nearby house
A fire Wednesday afternoon tore through two attached workshop buildings near an old farmhouse at 627 Abbott Road, destroying the buildings, but firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the house.
Posted inBusiness
Harvard Pilgrim plans to merge with Tufts Health Plan
The combined health insurance provider would serve nearly 2.4 million members in New England.
Posted inSports
Wednesday’s Sports Digest: Sea Dogs split doubleheader
Portland rallies to win Game 1 against Hartford but gets shut out in the nightcap.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland to present tank farm air quality data
Next week’s workshop will inform how the city responds to existing allegations against Global Partners LP, and any future incidents.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Spending for new South Portland middle school gets initial council OK
Two bond packages totaling $71.5 million still need final City Council approval before heading to referendum Nov. 5.