Monthly Archives: September 2011

AUGUSTA, Maine – Conservation officials say the northern half of Maine is more than halfway toward peak foliage as the state’s trees continue showing their fall colors. The Maine Department of Conservation says the region from roughly Greenville north is … Continue reading →

TOKYO – A Japanese airline says one of its jets nose-dived and rolled almost upside down earlier this month because the co-pilot hit the wrong controls while trying to open the cockpit door so the captain could return from a … Continue reading →

LAS VEGAS – Elton John has returned to Las Vegas for a three-year headlining gig at Caesars Palace. The five-time Grammy winner performed Wednesday night for the first of 16 shows scheduled through October, the first performances of a new … Continue reading →

YAKIMA, Wash. – The state’s two large universities will lead efforts to develop biofuels and regional renewable-energy markets under $80 million grants that are among the largest ever awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agency announced Wednesday. The … Continue reading →

CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – Crested Butte Mountain Resort is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and it’s offering a day of free skiing to celebrate. The resort is offering a free lift ticket valid on this season’s opening day of … Continue reading →