A special five-part series. See the numbers, charts, maps. Oceanic stewards Gulf of Maine Council honors trio for environmental protection work. A spill of more than 160,000 gallons of fuel oil threatens a treasured ecosystem. The conservation commission learned last night that the state is under no obligation to adhere to local bylaws in renovating the Crosby Mansion and two adjoining cottages.
Scientists hope to figure out ways to keep unwanted fish out of nets.
Financial help could be on the way. Sid's Furniture gas leak causes minor damage A gas leak discovered by a worker at Sid's Furniture Outlet on Route 28 yesterday morning touched off two minor fires, with damage kept to a minimum. The snow and cold of the last few days has hampered the search for an airplane missing since its bizarre flight over Cape Cod eight days ago. After Hours event will be held this week at Liam Maguire's Irish Pub on Main Street. The doctors say a change that gives nurses authority in surgery imperils seniors.