News from August 21, 2012

August 21, 2012

MGM to unveil Springfield, Mass. casino plan

The company has been seeking a new location for a casino, and Western Massachusetts is attracting vigorous competition.

August 21, 2012

Ex-franchisees accuse Dunkin' Donuts of bias

A black couple and an Indian-American woman have filed a lawsuit against Dunkin' Donuts, saying they were unlawfully denied locations or steered away from opening stores in more profitable communities.

August 21, 2012

After shocking video, USDA eyes whether tainted beef entered food supply

The video appears to show workers slaughtering cows too sick to walk or even stand. Under federal regulations, sick animals cannot be slaughtered for human consumption.

August 21, 2012

Civic Center renovation groundbreaking Wednesday

A ceremonial groundbreaking for the $33 million renovation will be held at 11 a.m.

August 21, 2012

Portland veterinary pharmacy named to Inc. 500 list

Vets First Choice, an online service, is ranked as the 30th-fastest growing company in the country.

August 21, 2012

Epic trial over iPhone patents enters final phase

After three weeks of listening to technology experts, a jury of nine men and women are set to decide one of the biggest technology disputes in history.

August 21, 2012

Portland pharmacy wins funding from finance authority

Locally owned Apothecary by Design will use the money to make upgrades at two facilities.

August 21, 2012

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August 21, 2012

Gas prices hit record high for same date in August

Drivers paid an average of $3.72 per gallon Monday, the highest price ever for that date, AAA reports.

August 21, 2012

FairPoint sees reversal of fortunes

The company aims to grow revenue this year, FairPoint Communications says.

August 21, 2012

Apple hits record high on Wall Street

 Investors betting on the launch of the iPhone 5 push the company's value to $623 billion.

August 21, 2012

Mercy would be 11th hospital in Cerberus subsidiary's stable

The same private equity firm that bought Windham-based Bushmaster Firearms in 2006 -- and Chrysler a year later -- is trying to add Mercy Health System to its portfolio.

August 20, 2012

PHOTO: Make mine a venti

 Jesse Bilodeau helps guide a 6-foot-tall, 220-pound foam coffee cup in Old Orchard Beach on Monday.

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