Incomes fall for first timein nearly two years

With less income, many consumers are tapping their savings to cover steeper costs. In August, the savings rate fell to its lowest level since December 2009. The data offer "more evidence that households are in quite a bind," said Paul Dales, senior U.S. economist at Capital Economics.

Supporters arriving at ocean terminal to see first lady

  PORTLAND — Supporters are streaming into the Ocean Gateway passenger terminal on Commercial Street today to see first lady Michelle Obama speak at a Maine Democratic Party fundraiser this afternoon. Supporters are being screened by security as they arrive. A handful of protesters for Tar Sands Action Maine, an activist group that is concerned […]

Obama praises killing of al-Awlaki

The prominent al-Qaida figure was killed early today in a strike on his convoy carried out by U.S. armed drones and fighter jets.

Deaths in recent races prompt triathlon review

A 58-year-old Bates College professor is one of five triathletes who've died following U.S. races over the last two months.

What Thanksgiving food are you?

Find out what Thanksgiving food you are and you'll be entered to win a $XXX gift card from Hannaford Supermarkets

Council candidates forum set in OOB

  OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Five candidates vying for two seats on town council will be featured in a candidates forum next week.  Michael Coleman, Dana Furtado, Eriq Manson and Maria Pastulovic are running, along with incumbent Sharri MacDonald. The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the forum as an opportunity for candidates […]

It’s official: Francona’s out

Red Sox decline to pick up option on manager Terry Francona's contract.

2 Cumberland residents in serious condition after crash

Matthew Wallace and Freja Folce remain in serious condition after a van hit Wallace's car head on Thursday on Route 26.

Open house tour offers lessonson green building methods

As a potentially expensive heating season begins, there are helpful lessons to be gleaned from other people's experience. These lessons are on display tomorrow at 58 buildings in Maine, which are open to the public during the 15th annual Green Building Open House tour . . .

Weather changing Windham homecoming schedule