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Archaeologists discovered a massive Roman canal buried beneath German farmland that once served as an ancient superhighway connecting the Rhine River to military forts. The eight-foot-deep waterway reveals how Romans engineered the landscape 2,000 years ago and remained in use for centuries after Rome fell.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities a voice in shaping tech's future. The temporary ban creates space for thoughtful planning instead of rushed expansion.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities time to understand how these power-hungry facilities will affect electric bills and the environment. At least 11 other states are watching closely as Maine tests a new way to balance tech growth with grid stability.
Maine just made history by hitting pause on massive data centers to protect communities and get the rules right first. It's a victory for people who want their states to think before building projects that could spike electricity bills and strain local resources.
A Golden Sebright chicken from Portland, Maine just became the world's oldest living chicken at 15 years and 100 days old. Gertie has outlived dozens of flock mates and still loves chatting with her human friends.
A Maine nature reserve is celebrating Earth Day with a beach cleanup and a life-size inflatable whale visitors can walk through. The free event combines hands-on conservation with a rare chance to explore ocean giant anatomy from the inside.
Maine just became the first US state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities time to understand how these energy-hungry facilities will affect electricity bills and local resources. Eleven other states are watching closely and considering similar moves.
A young judicial officer in India is speaking out about caste discrimination in the legal system and proposing concrete reforms. His courage to share his experience could spark meaningful change in a profession that has long remained silent on the issue.
A tiny bantam chicken in Maine just earned a Guinness World Record by living to almost 16 years old when most chickens barely make it past five. Her secret? Jazz music, homemade care, and probably some amazing genes.
Scientists at MIT have developed an electricity-powered method to reverse ocean acidification in oyster hatcheries, protecting shellfish without using any chemicals. The breakthrough is already helping Maine's $60 billion global aquaculture industry thrive.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive data centers, giving communities time to study their impact on electricity costs and the environment. Ten other states are watching closely and considering similar moves.
When chronic injuries from military service left George Stewart unable to maintain his Hiram home, more than 10 volunteers from Disabled American Veterans chapters across Maine showed up to help. They raked his yard, stacked wood, and tackled spring cleanup tasks that would have been impossible for the former 82nd Airborne paratrooper to do alone.
When a spinal injury left George Stewart unable to maintain his home, over 10 fellow veterans showed up to his door in Hiram with rakes, strong backs, and gratitude. The cleanup is part of a nationwide effort to help more than one million veterans access the support they've earned.
England's women's rugby team remained undefeated through 33 straight games to win the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at home, and now a new documentary reveals the inspiring journey behind their victory. Over 12 million people tuned in to watch the tournament, marking a historic moment for women's sports.
After nearly two decades of failed attempts, Maine's ambitious wind energy project is finally gaining momentum thanks to unprecedented collaboration between five New England states. The multistate effort could bring 1.2 gigawatts of clean wind power to the region by coordinating funding, transmission lines, and project selection. #
Indigenous basketmakers and researchers are racing to protect Maine's ash trees from an invasive beetle that threatens a 10,000-year-old tradition. Most of the state's ash trees remain healthy, and a new collaboration is working to keep it that way.
British heavyweight Moses Itauma became the first fighter ever to stop American veteran Jermaine Franklin, delivering a spectacular fifth-round knockout in Manchester. The 21-year-old phenom's stunning victory puts him one step closer to a world title shot.
The University of Maine Student Symposium returns April 17 with nearly 1,000 students presenting everything from scientific inventions to musical performances. Community members can attend free, volunteer as judges, or donate food to local pantries while witnessing Maine's next generation of innovators.
A new federal bill aims to reverse clean energy cuts and lower electricity prices for Maine households. The Energy Bills Relief Act would restore tax credits and speed up renewable projects in a state facing some of the nation's highest energy costs.
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When fewer than 250 regent honeyeaters remained in the wild, their traditional song nearly disappeared forever. Two wild birds became teachers and brought the melody back to life.
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