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Tux Turkel

Tux Turkel

Staff Writer

tturkel@mainetoday.com

(207) 791-6462



Latest Articles by Tux Turkel


September 2, 2010

Portland a top option for ferry to Maritimes

Nova Scotia officials are eager to resume a cruise-type service that had linked the regions until 2004.


August 30, 2010

Shtick shift in Saco: Jolly John selling dealership for new road in life


August 30, 2010

Jolly John car dealership is being sold

Now 73, marketing icon John Pulsifer says he's not sure what he'll be doing after leaving the car dealership.


August 28, 2010

New way of figuring jobs data has critics

Some economists say Maine’s labor stats aren’t as volatile as a new federal method indicates.


August 26, 2010

The 'JetBlue effect'

JetBlue's expansion in Boston will affect Portland


August 25, 2010

Storm breaking August drought

Coastal areas were being hit the hardest, with the storm moving into the midcoast and Down East later today.


August 25, 2010

Maine consumer confidence remains low, survey finds

Only 35 percent of residents said now is a good time to make a major purchase, down from 39 percent in April.


August 24, 2010

Maine home sales plummet in July

Median sales prices are still increasing, however. The median sales price rose 4.23 percent in July to $172,500, compared with July of 2009.


August 23, 2010

KeyBank's new checking policy has two goals

The bank will cash checks for people who aren't account holders – and perhaps lure new customers.


August 22, 2010

On Cliff, this shop is a keeper

An island mainstay changes with the seasons – but stays

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