Scientists have explained the reason as to why Greenwich prime meridian has been changed. The meridian, which is 334 feet east of the current...
Maine health experts issues Chikungunya warning
Health officials in the state of Maine have issued a warning relating to a new mosquito-borne illness called, Chikungunya.
The virus is usually prevalent in the Caribbean and travellers planning to visit warmer places must be cautious about the disease. Officials said that Maine has not record any case yet but New Hampshire has already confirmed three cases.
Campfires attracting tourists to Maine
Experts have said that a great number of tourists are visiting the state for the amazing locations and enjoy the campfires as the weather warms.
The rural state offers great sites for outdoor activities including lakes and hiking trails. Maine coast is emerging as a leading destination for tourists in the area with a host of options for dining and sports. The state offers a host of options to the tourists as well as the residents for activities in the nature.
Bangor marks 30 years of Charlie Howard
The city of Bangor among others is marking the three decades since the death of Charlie Howard, who was just 23 years old at the time.
Howard was thrown off the State Street bridge as he decided to live openly and not hide the fact that he was gay. The city and the world have changed in the previous 30 years and people have become more accepting. There were huge turnoutsrecent Pride Week and many are flyingrainbow flags on buildings showing wider acceptance.
Ice Cream Stands creates legacy in New England states
A host of ice creams stands that are spread across the New England states have created a legacy of their own.
These stands have been inexistence for decades and have now become an integral part of the towns and cities, where they are located, according to experts. The ice creams stands have also been able to overcome seasonal variations and some are open throughout the year. The unique locations, compositions and individual histories all offer unique characters to the ice cream stands.
Eliot Cutler might become strong contender
Political analysts believe that independent Eliot Cutler might emerge as strong contender for the spot of governor in the state.
Eliot Cutler, who is an independent candidate in the state, is looking to unseat rival and current governor of the state Republican Paul LePage. District Rep. Mike Michaud is also in the contest for the post of the governor in the state. Cutler is a veteran Maine public school teacher and has proposed a host of educational reforms.
Bangor to mark July 7 as “Tolerance Day”
The city of Bangor will mark July 7as "Tolerance Day" in the memory of Charlie Howard, who lost his life to a hate crime three decades earlier because he was Gay.
Howard was thrown off the State Street bridge as he decided to live openly and not hide the fact that he was gay. The city and the world have changed in the previous 30 years and people have become more accepting. There were huge turnoutsrecent Pride Week and many are flyingrainbow flags on buildings showing wider acceptance.
Cougar caught in Portland home
A cougar was captured by crew in the backyard of an East Portland home after it was habituated to the city.
A biologist from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife decided to euthanize the cougar. ODFW spokeswoman Meg Kenagy said that the decision to euthanize was made in order to ensure public safety.
116 year old Arkansas woman is the oldest American
According to a latest report by the Gerontology Research Group, a 116 years old women from Arkansas is the oldest living American.
Gerontology Research Group said that Gertrude Weaver was the oldest living American after analysing the U. S. Census records and not Jeralean Talley, who was born in 1899 and is 115 years old. The research group works with the Guinness Book of World Records and studied government to data to determine the oldest American.
