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Posted inMaine
How browntail moths became such a big problem here in Maine
Efforts to defeat the moth started within days of its discovery in 1897 but, so far, the Old World invader has managed to hang on in New England.
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Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Girls’ outdoor track: Victoria Bossong, Cheverus
The Cheverus senior capped her high school career in Maine by setting meet records in three events – and finishing second in another – at the Class A state championships.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Girls’ outdoor track: 2021 Varsity Maine All-State team
Zoe Barnes, Gray-New Gloucester senior: Barnes won the discus and shot put at the Class B state championships, taking the discus with a state-leading mark of 128 feet, 4 inches, and the shot put with a throw of 35-6 3/4. Victoria Bossong, Cheverus senior: Bossong won the 100 meters (11.81 seconds) at the Class A […]
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Boys’ outdoor track: Aidan Walcott, Bonny Eagle
In just his second track and field season, the junior broke two long-standing Class A state records.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Boys’ outdoor track: 2021 Varsity Maine All-State team
Cameron Bowser, Washington Academy junior: Bowser swept the long jump (22 feet, 6 1/2 inches) and triple jump (43-8) at the Class C meet and was runner-up in the 100 meters (11.69 seconds). Matt Charpentier, York sophomore: The Wildcats underclassman won the discus at the Class B championships (152-10) with the farthest throw of any […]
Posted inNation & World
Here’s how to salvage summer vacation, travel experts say
Despite steep prices, limited lodging options, a dearth of rental cars and flight disruptions, it is possible to scrape together a break.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: So much has gone right for Red Sox, though not Saturday
Boston is in first place in the AL East and has one of the best records in baseball, despite losing 11-2 to the Philles.
Posted inNation & World
Some Texas Democrats ready to walk as GOP digs in on voting
Republicans intend to advance a new election bill, which would prohibit 24-hour polling places, ban drop boxes and stop drive-thru voting.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
G-20 finance ministers back plan to stop use of tax havens
The world’s top finance officials endorse proposals for a global minimum corporate tax.