DNA exonerates Cornelius Dupree Jr. in a 1979 rape and robbery in Texas. He could get $2.4 million in compensation.
2011
Posted inBusiness
Consumer demand up, but metro unemployment also rises
WASHINGTON — Businesses ordered more factory goods in November, responding to stronger consumer demand for household appliances, computers and furniture. The Commerce Department says that total orders increased 0.7 percent in November. That follows a 0.7 percent drop in October. The overall figure was pulled down by a drop in volatile transportation orders. Excluding aircraft […]
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Swimming Notebook: Some programs are staying afloat without a pool
One of the more intriguing high school swimming meets this Friday will involve Cheverus, Scarborough and McAuley. Each school is notable both for the quality of its swim program and its lack of a pool. Cheverus practices at the Portland YMCA and will host Friday’s meet. McAuley swims at the Boys and Girls Club. Scarborough? […]
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase, Jan. 5, 2011
David Barber named as new Barber Foods CEO Barber Foods Executive Vice President David Barber has been named CEO of Portland-based company, succeeding Bruce Wagner, who had led Barber foods since 2007. David Barber, son of Barber Foods’ founder Gus Barber, has worked full time at the company in a variety of roles since 1981. […]
Posted inNation & World
Maker of Power Balance bracelet admits to lack of proof
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Shaquille O’Neal swears by them. The Power Balance bracelet, he says, gives him a competitive edge on the court. It’s no gimmick, he says. It’s for real. It may be for him, but Australian authorities say the California-based company behind the wildly popular wristbands and pendants has no business claiming that […]
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Feature Obituary: Paul Cobb, 81, Army recruiter who shaped many lives
Paul Cobb, a retired clerk at the post office in Raymond and a former head of recruitment for the U.S. Army in Maine, died Monday. He was 81. Mr. Cobb was remembered by his family Tuesday as a decorated veteran and a well-respected man who helped shape the lives of hundreds of young men entering […]
Posted inClose to Home
Regional Events, Jan. 5, 2011
KENNEBUNK Japanese fiction program The Kennebunk Free Library has been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer “Family and Self in 20th Century Japanese Fiction,” a Let’s Talk About It free reading and discussion group. The group will be facilitated by former college professor Patricia Parker, who also taught in Japan and South Korea. […]
Posted inClose to Home
Potluck, Jan. 5, 2011
Thursday Community meal with roast pork, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Saturday […]
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Pet Pourri, Jan. 5, 2011
The Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk partners with 10 retailers to offer satellite adoption centers. Visit Ann-imals Pet Supply in York, Pet Quarters in Wells and Scarborough, Nature’s Gifts in Kennebunk, Petsmart in Biddeford, The Kennel Shop in Saco, Animal Medical Associates in Saco, The Kennel Shop in Scarborough, Paws Applause in Scarborough and Andy’s […]
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Kennebec Journal finds new home in Augusta
The newspaper is moving 45 employees to a smaller building by Feb. 28 and is selling its current offices.