Archive for the ‘hard news’ Category

Review: Goat Song

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Brad Kessler’s lengthy poetic entries about his small herd of goats hardly qualifies as a comprehensive manual. Still, the observant, unsanctimonious read is bound to inspire hobby farmers and consummate cheese lovers.

U.S. wheat acreage rises – even in New England

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Wheat: There’s been no recorded tally of wheat in New England since 1946. But growing consumer demand for breads made with local flours is leading to an expansion.

China’s quake: Why did so many schools collapse?

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Buildings: Earthquakes often result in a disproportionate number of student deaths. Engineering experts weigh in on why schools collapse. (Part of contributing research.)

Olympic torch to scale Everest amid tight security

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Olympic flameDaily update: The Chinese have closely guarded their plan to carry the to the top of the world’s highest mountain. More web updates on security and terrorism.

‘Hormone free’ milk spurs labeling debate

Monday, April 21st, 2008

In the dairy aisle: State lawmakers are now wrestling over milk labeling, especially for milk made without recombinant bovine growth hormones.

Cross-country race incident

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

Runner: A Lewiston boy says that a man in a green jacket threw an unknown substance in his eyes. Police in Cumberland launch an investigation.