Consumer index shows confidence highest in six years

The gain in confidence indicates that Americans are overcoming higher taxes and federal spending cutbacks.

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Regulators to fishermen: Don't blame catch observers

The open letter to fishermen comes after onboard monitors report increased verbal abuse at a time of strict catch limits.

Budget cuts cast cloud over future of air shows

An industry group says air shows pump about $1.5 billion into the national economy, but without the military flyings acts, the shows don't go on.

Beer being created to honor slain MIT officer

The beer, a dry Irish stout, has the approval of Sean Collier's family, and $1 from each sale will go to Collier's favorite charity, the Jimmy Fund.

Organic industry clout grows with consumer demand

Tensions between conventional and organic agriculture boil over during a House Agriculture Committee debate on a farm bill that has for decades propped up traditional crops and largely ignored organics.

Biddeford's arts scene draws college

Heartwood College of Art's founder Berri Kramer: 'It feels like stepping into a community that is already culturally aware.'

Passengers who travel light board earlier on American

The airline says the change will speed up the boarding process, helping improve on-time performance.

First quarter lifts airlines

U.S. airlines still lost money in the quarter, but not as much as during the same period in 2012.

Colin Woodard's virtual schools report up for 2nd major prize

The state and national affairs reporter for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram chronicled the influence exerted by for-profit online education companies on the Maine Department of Education.

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