News from August 22, 2012

August 23, 2012

After 'long process,' time to upgrade Portland arena Several photos included in this story

20120822_CCCCGBreak Expanded seating, new entrances and other improvements will take about 13 months to complete.

August 22, 2012

Fewer hunters mean more Mainers feel economic pinch Several photos included in this story

 With fewer big deer in northern Maine, out-of-state hunters are going elsewhere, causing economic difficulties for guides, sporting camps and rural communities.

August 22, 2012

MGM unveils $800 million Mass. casino plan Several photos included in this story

The proposal includes a 250-room hotel, 89,000 square feet of gambling space, a movie theater, a high-end bowling alley and 70,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

August 22, 2012

J. Crew uses Maine as backdrop for fall style guide

At the back of the September catalog, a 12-page spread leads with the headline "Maine Attraction."

August 22, 2012

Rise in US home sales reflects steady improvement

The industry's recovery has grown more consistent, though it remains sluggish and uneven.

August 22, 2012

Analysts project $1.1 trillion federal deficit this year

The Congressional Budget Office also says it expects the economy to continue recovering at only a modest rate the rest of this year.

August 22, 2012

Cruise line developing appetite for lobster

Celebrity Cruises plans to buy 3,800 pounds of live lobster when its ship visits two Maine ports in September and October.

August 22, 2012

Poland Spring signs deal with Olympian Aly Raisman

The 18-year-old who won two gold medals and a bronze says Poland Spring has been an important part of her training regimen for years.

August 22, 2012

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August 22, 2012

Cars talking to cars – the future of safer roads

Ray LaHood A pilot program in Michigan will let 2,800 cars warn each other about impending traffic dangers.

August 22, 2012

Best Buy hammered by 91 percent drop in profit

 A new chief executive will take over next month.

August 22, 2012

Older, out of work and feeling the pain

Many workers who might retire after losing a job find that option no longer works economically.

August 22, 2012

Apple's plants in China improving ahead of schedule



August 22, 2012

Study: Regulations cut output by $500 billion

A manufacturing industry report says regulations have greatly increased under President Obama.

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