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Animals, Business, Food, Maine, New England, News

Squirrels ‘declare war,’ maple syrup producers say

by LISA RATHKE Associated Press March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

The abundant squirrel population in New England this year is chewing through sap tubing and spouts.

Business, Nation & World

Congressional panel to examine threats to right whales

by Associated Press March 7, 2019March 7, 2019

A subcommittee will listen to testimony and consider analysis done so far.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Editorials endorsing CMP plan overlook its many risks

by Loretta M. Turner March 3, 2019March 2, 2019

Hydro-Quebec’s pact with the utility will cheat Maine ratepayers and plunder the state’s wild lands.

Nation & World, New England Patriots

Robert Kraft pleads not guilty to soliciting prostitution

by Associated Press February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

The owner of the New England Patriots faces 2 charges in connection with a crackdown in Florida on massage parlor prostitution and an investigation into human trafficking.

Life & Culture, Nation & World, New England

Stephen and Tabitha King donate $1.25 million to genealogical society

by Associated Press February 26, 2019March 1, 2019

The New England group will use the money to develop educational programming.

Nation & World

Winds inundate Lake Erie shore with ice; Mount Washington records 171 mph gust

by Associated Press February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

The winds, hurricane-force in some places, peel of roofs, and a gust on Mount Washington sets a record for February.

Nation & World, New England Patriots, Sports

Roger Goodell has wide-ranging powers to fine or suspend Robert Kraft

by BARRY WILNER Associated Press February 23, 2019February 23, 2019

Pending the results of an investigation, the NFL commissioner could punish the Patriots owner for being charged with 2 counts of soliciting prostitution.