The Chargers finally broke their losing streak with a 10‑0 win over Adams‑Friendship, thanks to three hits and RBIs from Grace Grunloh and Morgan Vaghy, plus a solid six‑inning outing by Corina Maratea. In the same stretch, Burlington Central kept its conference perfect record with a 5‑3 victory ove
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A group of about 65 people who call themselves “leading UK scientists” sent a letter asking the government to stop drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. They say that the seas are almost empty, that more drilling would hurt people’s lives and that renewables already exist. The letter was
NASA’s space programs and the Star Wars universe share more than a fan base. The TIE fighter, famous for its sleek twin‑engine design and blue ion trails, actually reflects technologies NASA has tested. The name “TIE” is short for Twin Ion Engines, a concept that first appeared in 1990s jet‑propulsi
The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta have teamed up to create a fully online bachelor’s program in medical laboratory science. The move is aimed at widening career paths for lab technicians and filling a growing need for skilled workers in Maine’s health sec
Forest Wagner and a companion pushed their bikes up a snowy slope onto Front Street after nine days of riding 265 miles across Alaska’s biggest frozen river. They finally left the icy water behind, feeling a mix of relief and affection for the long stretch they had conquered. The last day on the
The nation is at a crossroads. Recent actions by the current administration have undone gains in health care, roads, freedom of speech, schools, global standing and the rule of law. A leader who ignores the Constitution and attacks those who disagree is setting a poor example for civic engagem
In the middle of a flare‑up between Israel and Iran, violence in the West Bank has taken a grim turn. A 23‑year‑old Palestinian named Ali Majed Hamadneh lost his life after a clash in Deir Jarir, a village near Ramallah. The Israeli army says the incident happened during a riot and that a reservist
Ryan Day grew up with a quiet secret. When he was nine, his father ended his own life in front of him and his brothers. The family kept the pain hidden for many years because talking about mental illness was hard to do back then. Years later, Ryan became the head coach of Ohio State football.
A former host of a popular home‑makeover show recently shared that her struggle with Hashimoto’s disease has improved dramatically. She revealed on social media that her thyroid antibody count, once as high as 5 000 in October, has fallen to just 257 after a year of careful changes. She cut her s
