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A fungus could save Maine’s trees one seedling at a time
Researchers and Irving Woodlands have developed budworm-resistant fir trees by inoculating seedlings with a beneficial fungus, offering a natural, resilient solution to protect forests from…
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7mThis summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.
A one-two punch of accelerated human-caused global warming and a supersized El Nino could make 2026 the hottest year on record.
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1mReader considers divulging the family secrets
A conflicted reader contemplates the moral and emotional consequences of exposing long-held family secrets in this thought-provoking piece from the August 5th edition.
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4mState reaches deal with school bus driver in fatal incident
A plea agreement in Maine avoids jail time for a school bus driver involved in a fatal 2025 accident, reducing a manslaughter charge to a civil traffic violation.
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1mVaccine for Lyme disease on horizon
A promising new vaccine for Lyme disease is currently in development, offering renewed hope for preventing this tick-borne illness in the near future.
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3mBurleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium
Alec Burleson delivered a historic performance, smashing three two-run homers to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a thrilling 13-7 comeback victory over the New York Yankees.