When I searched Proquest for Maine earthquakes I didn't get much of anything. When I went to Maine Newsstand I did get a couple of articles on the recent earthquake. I find that for most of what my students do for research Maine Newsstand is more useful than Proquest. It can often be a bit overwhelming for students who do not tend to be very good at using effective keywords and limiting searches. I don't like having to create a separate account when I've already logged into Marvel from home. I understand the need if I do it at school, but it seems cumbersome to have to create another account with another username and password to have to remember.
I read a few other blogs about experiences with Encyclopedia Britannica. It was interesting to see what other people are doing in their schools with their students. It was mostly elementary level, so I think often the encyclopedia is better for that use than for high school students. I did, however, like it for the country research.
I haven't had an opportunity in the past week to help a student/patron with Marvel, but I have shown them how in the past. I find that students insist they don't like Marvel because it overwhelms them. I like the Newspapers and especially Maine Newsstand because it is fairly user friendly and concise.