The remote, 19.6 million-acre refuge is home to polar bears, caribou, snowy owls and other wildlife, including migrating birds from six continents.
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In Brazil’s Amazon, rivers rise to record levels
There is strong evidence that human activity and global warming are altering the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, experts say.
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Central Maine high school athletes earn Maine Sports Hall of Fame Scholarships
Winthrop’s Kerrigan Anuszewski and Forest Hills senior Parker Desjardins among the top student athletes in the state.
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Pizzeria is open, busy and hiring
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why is the Lewiston House of Pizza on Lincoln Street closed? It has been one of our favorite places to order pizza over the years.—Marcel, no town ANSWER: Oh dear, you must have called or stopped in on a Sunday. The staff members at Lewiston House of Pizza assure me they are […]
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Silver Linings: Volunteers help Maine’s far-flung elders
Older people in rural areas are often isolated and lack services, such as transportation.
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After receiving complaint, state says CMP-backed corridor complying with permit for tree-cutting
Opponents of the high-voltage transmission line through western Maine have alleged that contractors cut a wider swath through the forest than its environmental permit allows.
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Maine CDC says Eastport store worker had hepatitis A
State officials said the worker at the R&M IGA handled food from May 3-20 and may have spread the infectious disease to customers.
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Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr Saturday with special Westbrook event
WESTBROOK — Muslim families from across Maine have an opportunity to celebrate this important holiday this Saturday, May 22, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at a “Drive Up” Eid event hosted by New England Arab American Organization. This event will be held outside at Westbrook Community Center. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, […]
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Bowdoin men’s lacrosse coach won’t return to program
Jason Archbell becomes the fourth coach at Bowdoin to leave or retire in the last two months.
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Unwritten rules of baseball are baffling
White Sox Manager Tony LaRussa chastised Chicago rookie Yermin Mercedes for hitting a home run on a 3-0 pitch from a position player on the mound in a lopsided game.