Maine news, sports, weather from Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, Portland, Maine

June 27, 2012

Eastland Hotel evicts last low-income residents

The remaining residents living in low-income rental units in the Eastland Hotel have 90 days to move out to allow for a major renovation that could include a new ballroom in Congress Plaza.

June 27, 2012

Civic Center panel endorses plan for luxury suites

Marketing consultants say "stacking" the suites on the west end of the renovated Portland arena will give ticket-holders excellent views of concerts and other performances.

June 27, 2012

Personal income up 2.3 percent in Maine

Since the first quarter of 2007, personal income in Maine has risen 12.3 percent.

June 27, 2012

Judge halts sales of Samsung's Galaxy tablet

Apple has accused Samsung of illegally copying the design of its iPad, and it appears Apple may win the case.

June 27, 2012

Rise in home prices points to market upswing

June 27, 2012

Briefcase, June 27, 2012

June 27, 2012

Leaders weigh bold steps at European summit

Spreading some of the debt loads of weakened countries to others is one idea, but time is short.

June 27, 2012

No end in sight for trucker shortage

As older truckers retire, companies can't find enough qualified drivers to fill positions.

June 27, 2012

Murdoch's News Corp. eyes split into two companies

The move comes as Britain's communications regulator is reviewing the company's satellite TV broadcast license.