DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Living shorelines in Maine show mixed success

Maine's Popham Beach has been using old Christmas trees to help rebuild sand dunes after harsh winter storms

The Independent UK · Aug 25

JP Morgan once bought 117 acres of Maine coast including Sand Beach as a wedding gift for his daughter, but his grandaughter later donated 100 acres; here's why

In 1900, financier JP Morgan bought 117 acres of Maine’s coast, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Louisa. Decades later, after her death and the 1947 fire destroyed much of the family estate, Louisa’s daughter Eleanor donated about 100 acres to Acadia National…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

In 1900, JP Morgan bought 117 acres including Maine’s Sand Beach as a wedding gift; his granddaughter later donated about 100 acres to Acadia National Park

A stretch of Maine coastline that was once part of a wealthy family’s private summer estate is now open to visitors as part of Acadia National Park. The land was donated in 1949 by Eleanor Morgan Satterlee in memory of her mother, Louisa, after the family property was badly damaged…

The Times of India · Aug 24

Both pilots fell asleep at 36,000 feet: How an Airbus A320 with 157 passengers flew unwatched for nearly 30 minutes

Both pilots of an Airbus A320 carrying 157 passengers fell asleep for 28 minutes while flying at 36,000 feet from Kendari to Jakarta. The aircraft remained on autopilot but drifted from its assigned route before the captain woke up, corrected the course and resumed communication with air traffic control. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

DCCC adds Maine’s Matt Dunlap and 4 others to ‘Red to Blue’ program

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding five more candidates to its “Red to Blue” program for top recruits, including Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, who defeated the group’s preferred candidate in a primary earlier this year. The other four candidates are running in Republican-held districts that backed Donald Trump…

Roll Call · Aug 20

In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated it for a wildlife sanctuary

Witch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later became associated with Anna Chittenden, the woman known as the "Witch of Wall Street". Jane Sewall purchased the island in 1964 and lived there in solitude for…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

After Great Northern Paper Company shut down in 2008, Maine’s Millinocket lost more than jobs; locals now look to tourism, small businesses and new industry for revival

Millinocket, Maine, once thrived around Great Northern Paper Company, but the mill’s 2008 closure transformed the community. In Peter Santenello’s exploration, longtime residents recall lost jobs, stability and a shared way of life, while local businesses and tourism offer hope. As the town seeks new industry, its resilient residents remain…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Black locust was planted in Maine to stabilise soil; today, the fast-growing tree is widespread and severely invasive, altering habitats and soil chemistry

Once prized for its robust timber and role in soil preservation, the black locust has become a persistent invader in Maine. Its vigorous growth and capability to produce root suckers enable it to proliferate swiftly, disrupting local ecosystems. This species modifies soil nutrients in a way that benefits foreign flora…

The Times of India · Aug 19

In 1964, a 27-year-old woman bought an abandoned 18 acre island off Maine and built a small house to live there alone; 22 years later the island was donated to become a wildlife sanctuary

Witch Island, previously inhabited by the infamous Anna Chittenden—referred to as the 'Witch of Wall Street'—has transformed into a wildlife sanctuary. After her brief stay, Jane Sewall took on the responsibility of safeguarding the isle from irresponsible tourists. In 1986, Sewall gifted the island to the Maine Audubon Society, which…

The Times of India · Aug 19

'He Should Be Alive Today': Congresswoman Slams Flawed ICE Operation in Maine Shooting That Killed Asylum Seeker

A Colombian asylum seeker was fatally shot by ICE in Maine, sparking criticism and investigations into federal law enforcement protocols and agent vetting procedures.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18