Solid sales increases and product innovations signal that a full industry recovery is probable, observers say.
2011
Posted inBusiness
Volkswagen silences worker email after hours
The reprieve is meant to help the carmarkers’ employees keep their work and home lives separate.
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Posted inBusiness
Air Jordans mania causes near-riots
Police use pepper spray on about 20 fractious customers outside Seattle. Other stores see threats and attempted robbery.
Posted inNews
Woman charged with food-stamp fraud
She allegedly defrauded the state of benefits by falsely claiming that her three kids lived with her.
Posted inReligion and Values
Reflections: In good times and bad, birth of Jesus brings hope of peace and good will
Luella Dicker, an old family friend, said that on Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor Day, she was a teenager working at Newberry’s in Lincoln putting up Christmas decorations. Her story stuck with me because all seem to remember where they were that day. I’m also struck by the fact that she was decorating the store […]
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Red Claws collapse
With the bench leading the way, Iowa ended the game on a 51-21 run as Maine’s 21-point third-quarter lead evaporated.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots hoping to remain on right path
The goal of home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs could be reached, but New England must win today.
Posted inNews
Belfast company temporarily lays off 70
Little River Apparel makes chemical warfare protection uniforms for the military.
Posted inClose to Home
Juliana L’Heureux: Fall edition of Le Forum packed with Franco-American info
Congratulations to the University of Maine’s Franco-American journal “Le Forum” for 40 years of publication. The recently published fall edition is packed with 51 pages of Franco-American culture, history, genealogy, book reviews, poetry and photographs. Even dahlia growers have a nice feature to read in “Obsessed with Dahlias” by Ron Sirois, of Holden. This enjoyable […]
Posted inSports
2011: Year of the Bruins
After being left out of what was arguably the most successful decade in the history of Boston sports, the Bruins joined the party in 2011 by winning the NHL championship – their first since 1972 . . .