New Signs Look Official But They’re Public Art Designed to Delight
– credit, Cameron Hunt/Supplied From New Zealand comes the story of a public art project in disguise—as official-looking…
Maine stops payments to embattled health care provider facing fraud allegations
The Bangor Daily News was the first to report this story. What you’re reading here would likely not…
Welcome to the Lemon-Shaped Planet Where Rain Turns to Diamonds
An illustraion of the lemon world – credit, NASA, ESA, CSA, Ralf Crawford (STScI) An exoplanet located 2,000…
Recycling returning to Greater Bangor communities in 2026
In 2026, Greater Bangor residents’ trash will be recycled for the first time in more than five years.…
Cave of Wonders: Where Prehistoric Bees Made Nests in the Bones of Animals Eaten by Colossal Owls
– credit, Lazaro Viñola López via SWNS Burrowing bees generally prefer to make their nests in the open,…
Watch this family of Canada lynx stroll through a Maine front yard
This story was originally published in January 2023. Do you have an outdoors photo or video to share?…
4 Surprise Retirement Expenses You Might Encounter in 2026 — and What to Do About Them
If you’ve been retired for a good number of years, you may feel that you’ve got a pretty…
The Moment a Girl Says ‘Daddy, I’m Getting a Heart’ After a Year on the Waiting List
Girl tells her dad she’s getting a new heart – SWNS The emotional moment an 11-year-old girl broke…
Rare moment of a Vermont bobcat hunting caught on camera
A rare moment caught on camera is providing a close-up look at the mastery of the element of…
Maine can be a strategic gateway to the Arctic and Europe
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Samsung’s web browser arrives on Windows, with an AI future on its radar
On Thursday, Samsung launched a desktop version of its web browser. Why bother putting its mobile browser on…
Drought drops rivers to record lows and dries up wells in Maine
Numerous rivers in eastern and northern Maine have dropped to record low levels this month or are approaching…