Alabama set to execute man for pawnshop killings months after his nitrogen gas execution blocked

Seabird researchers report good year for razorbills and puffins

Seal Island saw a record 127 razorbill nests, while Eastern Egg Rock saw a record 213 puffin burrows, researchers said.

Body found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week were those of the last remaining person missing after the deadly flash flooding in late August, the victim’s wife said Thursday. The discovery of Timothy Allen Smith brought the death toll to three from flooding that devastated the Phantom […]

Maine Guide and tracker recover partially eaten black bear

Black bears are notoriously tough animals, capable of traveling hundreds of yards, sometimes even miles, after being wounded.

Letter: Know where your candidates stand on funding for cancer research

“A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of likely voters in Maine (like me) shows that over 65% said they would be more likely to vote for an official who is a leader in ensuring healthcare is affordable and accessible.”

We’ve got to stop laughing at violence against women

“Let’s start out with a very simple idea: Violence against women is never funny. Or acceptable.”