News from August 17, 2012

August 17, 2012

Cumberland Farms challenges new Gorham zoning rules

A Gorham town councilor says proposed changes 'fly in the face' of the town's vision for the area.

August 17, 2012

Maine to get $58,000 in unspent transportation funds

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hoping states will use the returned money for projects that put people back to work.

August 17, 2012

Maine's July unemployment unchanged from 2011

But overall, Maine's jobless rate is still better than the U.S. estimate of 8.3 percent.

August 17, 2012

LL Bean Muddy Bean Boots ice cream set for retail

The specially commissioned Gifford's flavor features vanilla ice cream, sweet caramel ripples and small brownie bites.

August 17, 2012

Teamsters: Rejecting Hostess contract could end jobs

The Teamsters did not endorse the company's "final" contract offer, but said union members should have the right to determine their own future.

August 17, 2012

Maine's unemployment rate up slightly to 7.6%

The July unemployment rate for New England overall was 7.1 percent.

August 17, 2012

Measure of US economy rose 0.4% in July

The report is further evidence of an economy that is regaining some momentum.

August 17, 2012

Progressive insurance on defense after court case

The criticism began Monday with a blog post from Matt Fisher of Brooklyn, whose sister had Progressive insurance and was killed in a June 2010 car crash.

August 17, 2012

26 companies pay CEOs more than federal taxes

Some companies say they used tax deductions and credits designed for them to stimulate the economy.

August 17, 2012

U.S. jobless benefits applications edge up

But the unemployment applications figure still remains at a level for modest gains in hiring.

August 17, 2012

Walmart's second-quarter profit jumps 5.7 percent

The retailer had struggled for a time, but the latest results signal the business may have turned a corner.

August 17, 2012

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August 17, 2012

New home construction figures retreat in July

Overall, analysts are expressing optimism about the housing market and economy.

August 17, 2012

Lifting of sale limits sends Facebook stock to new low

Sabrina Quagliozzi A key question: Are the investors just taking long-awaited gains, or bailing out of the company?

August 17, 2012

Verizon cleared to buy wireless spectrum to expand 4G

The Justice Department says cable companies can sell capacity but puts limits on Verizon stores

August 17, 2012

It's fair to say, Stan's Fries are a fixture

 Celebrating 25 years on the agricultural fair circuit, Stan McGray shares some of his tricks of the trade.

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