Russia is sparking new nuclear threats — understanding nonproliferation history helps place this in context

Despite decades of progress on nonproliferation, Russia’s new threats of nuclear strikes bring to mind that convincing countries to reduce their nuclear weapons has long been very difficult.

Data Sheet: Education costs

The Sun Journal obtained annual financial data for Maine school districts from the 2005-06 school year through the 2020-21 school year through a Freedom of Access Act request made to the Maine Department of Education.

GOP did more damage to trust in the judiciary than to Jackson’s nomination

It’s too bad that U.S. Senate Republicans couldn’t act more like Maine legislators when it came to historic confirmation hearings.

Where to find nuclear weapons around the world

Both the Russian and US arsenals boast thousands of nuclear weapons, located in various places around their own countries and, for the US, in Europe as well.

Ford Bronco stuck for 3 days in the Atlantic Ocean

A driver got his Bronco stuck in the mudflats between Bar Harbor and Bar Island until a salvage company floated it to a sandbar.

Tuesday to start off with wet snow that should turn to rain

The storm will bring mostly rain and wind, but several inches of wet snow is possible in the mountains.

Sweden links riots to criminal gangs that target police

Swedish police say the violent riots that have shaken several cities and towns in the Nordic country are extremely serious crimes against society and suspect some protesters were linked to criminal gangs that intentionally target police

Data Sheet: Fatal drug overdoses

Post-covid, the 4-day workweek could help employers as much as workers

History shows that happier, better rested workers actually get more done.

The return-to-office perk your boss won’t mention: Gossip is back on

Office gossip isn’t always bad for employee morale – it can be empowering or at least entertaining.