Donald Kohn’s departure will open up a third seat on the seven-member board for Obama to fill.
March 2010
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Dish Network gains 249,000 customers
Dish Network Corp., the low-cost leader in a subscription-TV industry where growth comes from taking customers away from competitors, lifted fourth-quarter revenue by attracting budget-conscious customers with aggressive promotions. As a result, the nation’s second-largest satellite TV operator added 249,000 net subscribers during the quarter while several of its cable TV rivals lost ground. The […]
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Portland waterfront property owners propose more relaxed zoning
They say the decline in economic activity warrants allowing more non-marine uses on the piers.
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College Roundup: UConn moves closer to record
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Tina Charles had 18 points and eight rebounds to become top-ranked Connecticut’s career leader in both categories in a 76-51 victory over No. 6 Notre Dame in a Big East women’s basketball game Monday night. The win left the Huskies (30-0, 16-0 Big East) one shy of tying their NCAA women’s […]
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States target employer credit checks
Businesses say the process offers valuable data, but critics say it traps people in debt.
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Real estate section changes ahead for newspaper
The newspaper unveils a new section at the kickoff for Maine Restaurant Week.
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Major League Notebook: Reyes making progress
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Jose Reyes was admittedly nervous before the New York Mets’ intrasquad game Monday. He also said it felt a little weird when he stepped into the batter’s box in the first inning. He put that uneasiness behind him in a hurry. Reyes hit the first pitch from Tobi Stoner into […]
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Regionals will hinge on defense
In both Class A and B, defense will play a big part in winning a Western Maine hockey title.
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Youkilis ready for any task with Sox
Kevin Youkilis’ versatility and his willingness to play wherever needed make him a valuable asset.
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Justices appear to side with ex-Enron official
They seem to question the fairness of jury selection and the fraud law used to prosecute Jeffrey Skilling.