The city landmark was the vision of a Mainer-turned-Southerner on the eve of the Civil War. But the ‘unwilling architects’ who built Ruggles Morse’s fortune have largely been ignored.
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‘I’ll call an Uber or 911’: Why Gen Z doesn’t want to drive
Unlike previous generations, they don’t see cars as a ticket to freedom or a crucial life milestone.
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After AI chatbot goes a bit loopy, Microsoft tightens its leash
The company announced late Friday that it had started limiting Bing’s chats to five questions and replies per session, and a total of 50 in a day.
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Bird flu costs pile up as outbreak enters second year
Only Hawaii, Louisiana and West Virginia have yet to report a case of the disease.
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From Elvis to Pearl Jam, Augusta Civic Center has hosted many memorable performers in its 50 years
Officials hope to attract enough Elvis impersonators to the building, which hosted Elvis in his only Maine appearance in 1977, to set a world record.
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Former Theranos executive seeks to avoid lengthy prison sentence
Prosecutors are seeking to saddle Ramesh ‘Sunny’ Balwani with a restitution bill of nearly $900 million.
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Power outage cancels, diverts flights at Kennedy airport
Terminal 1 remained closed Friday ‘due to electrical issues.’
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Thousands of flights canceled as German airport staff strike
The stoppages affect almost 300,000 passengers and forced airlines to cancel more than 2,300 flights.
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Wall Street closes another bumpy week with mixed finish
The hope is that high interest rates can drive down inflation, but they also hurt investment prices and risk causing a severe recession.
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White House defends response to toxic train derailment
The hazardous chemicals killed thousands of fish, and residents speak of dying or sick pets and wildlife.