I am a bit of a broken record with my imploring of people to always take a closer look at the natural world, as what may seem already familiar so often holds new discoveries. So, without apology, I have another mystery creature to introduce this week — one that I have never seen or even […]
August 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Ofra Bikel, whose films freed the wrongly convicted, dies at 94
Documentaries she produced for PBS’s ‘Frontline’ series were credited with helping free 13 people, including 7 in a child sex abuse case in North Carolina.
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U.S. Open notebook: Players still feeling the effects of cyberbullying
Caroline Garcia again sheds a light on the problem, often fueled by betting, saying others have raised the subject, yet ‘no progress has been made.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Sarah Palin wins bid for new defamation trial against New York Times
The newspaper argued it was simply a mistake, for which it issued a correction within hours. Palin’s lawyers argued the newspaper acted with ‘actual malice’ and was therefore liable for defamation.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on U.S. to ease cautious approach to the war
The Biden administration says its careful deliberations over how and when to help Ukraine are necessary to avoid provoking retaliation from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Ford joins growing list of companies changing diversity policies after conservative pressure
Robby Starbuck, a conservative political commentator who has gone after companies such as Lowe’s, Tractor Supply and John Deere, wrote in a post on X he was investigating Ford’s ‘woke’ policies.
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Renovations to UMaine’s Alfond Arena are under way and on schedule
Improvements to the home of the men’s and women’s hockey teams are expected to be complete by the end of 2025.
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Embrace the changes and get ready for a college football season like no other
Commentary: College coaches and administrators know they must welcome the inevitability of this transformational season.
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Sustainable Practice: Our sustainable community
Sustainability is a collective effort, a journey we’re all on together in our community, state, nation and world. It’s about making life better and safer for everyone, now and far into the future. So, what are the priorities for sharing knowledge and having conversations about sustainable living? Every reader of this column may have different […]
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Everyone’s chasing Scheffler in FedEx Cup playoff finale
Scottie Scheffler, with six victories this season, is the player to beat and starts with an advantage at the Tour Championship.