Only about six people knew about the encoded message before Thursday’s landing on the red planet.
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Maine tribal rep seeks permanent voice on wildlife panel
Tribal Rep. Rena Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point proposes a permanent Wabanaki appointment to the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Advisory Council.
Boys basketball: Forest Hills senior Parker Desjardins joins rare company with 2,000th career point
Desjardins is believed to be just the 19th player in Maine history — boy or girl — to reach the milestone.
When Particles Collide to perform in Freeport
Freeport’s Cadenza will present When Particles Collide at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at 5 Depot St. The show also will be livestreamed on Facebook. Trained as a jazz drummer and choral vocalist, Chris Viner met Sasha Alcott, a self taught punk rocker and singer-songwriter in the spring of 2010 when they were both cast […]
Former Madison mill receiving equipment as timber tech firm preps for unique use
The equipment came from Germany and will be stored at Mack Point in Searsport, where it was shipped to, until mud conditions improve.
NHL roundup: Penguins edge Capitals in OT, 3-2
Kasperi Kapanen scores the winning goal 1:43 into overtime.
Martinez focuses on routine to recapture swing
J.D. Martinez was unable to break down his swing via video last year, leading to his worst year in the majors.
Bail reduced in Augusta child sex assault case
Suspect Adamel D. Rosario Jr. of Lewiston has been in jail, unable to make bail and without being convicted of a crime, for 17 months.
Maine business, education groups tout economic benefits of immigration reform
More than 80 companies and organizations have signed a pledge saying Maine’s economic future relies on state and federal policies that encourage immigration.