A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and
The European Union is preparing a new fund that will pour €5 billion into cutting‑edge technology companies, such as those developing quantum computers and artificial intelligence. The plan is to hand over the fund’s day‑to‑day operations to a private management firm chosen in April. The selectio
The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a
The Iranian foreign minister told his Qatari counterpart that the recent missile strikes were aimed at U. S. targets, not Qatar. He said this during a conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani, the Qatari minister of foreign affairs. Iran’s statement came after a series of attacks t
The calendar flips to March and fresh titles arrive on Prime Video. Viewers now favor fast‑moving stories that keep the heart racing. Action and suspense are the main draws, so shows with bold plots climb to the top. One standout is “The Gray House. ” It tells a real‑life tale of women in Civil War
Amazon’s audio platform is expanding its nonfiction lineup by merging several well‑known investigative shows under one banner. The move follows the company’s recent reorganization of its Wondery division, which had previously hosted popular series such as “Dr. Death” and “Over My Dead Body. ” Now, t
A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he
The local newspaper opened a fresh style of discussion last week, letting people ask questions face‑to‑face with county officials. The first session featured the district attorney, who is also chasing a governor’s seat. He talked about crime statistics and urged tougher penalties for young offenders
The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure
A fresh horror film about demons is set to hit theaters in 2027. The director, Mike Flanagan, is writing and producing the story. He wants to give a new twist to the classic possession tale, not just remake it. The film stars several big names. Scarlett Johansson plays a mother who faces a
