When Todd Morton couldn’t find the right outdoor movie setup, he built one and started a company in Bridgton.
2021
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The climate crisis is spawning weird ideas to fix it. They might be all we have.
A team led by Jan Langbein, an animal psychologist at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology in Germany, has proposed training cows to use a toilet. In a recent study published in the journal Cell, 10 out of 16 calves were successfully trained to urinate in a “MooLoo,” a designated area of their pens.
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Posted inOp-Eds
America’s 50,000 monuments: More mermaids than congresswomen, more Confederates than abolitionists
Of the 50 historical figures most frequently honored with a monument, only three were women: Joan of Arc, Sacagawea and Harriet Tubman. Tubman, the only one of the three who would have called herself American, was born enslaved and was not considered a citizen until she was in her 40s.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to accept land conservation proposals for first time in 4 years
The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says $40 million is available under its rejuvenated Land for Maine’s Future program.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Vazquez homer in 13th gives Red Sox Game 3 win over Rays
Nick Pivetta pitches four scoreless innings of relief, and Christian Vazquez’s two-run homer gives Boston a 6-4 win.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms
The social network also is is also planning to introduce new controls for parents or guardians of teens on an optional basis.
Posted inNation / World
Taliban says U.S. will provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
The statement follows the first direct talks between the former foes since the chaotic troop withdrawal in August.
Posted inSports
Larson grabs another road-course win, Harvick ousted from playoffs
Kyle Larson prevails on The Roval at Charlotte, and Kevin Harvick crashes out after earlier trying to take out Chase Elliott.
Posted inBoston Celtics, National Sports, Sports
Tatum scores 20 points, Celtics beat Raptors 113-111
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum is quickly rounding into regular-season form. The Boston forward had 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help the Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 113-111 on Saturday night in a preseason game. Tatum still has a little fine-tuning to do though after turning the ball over six times. But […]