The Casco Bay Bridge, which connects Portland and South Portland, will close early Wednesday morning for repairs.
2011
Posted inSports
Brady ‘probable’ for Sunday’s game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady is listed as “probable” on the New England Patriots injury report for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills. An injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder limited Brady’s participation in practice Friday for a second straight day after he sat out practice Wednesday. He stretched with his teammates during the […]
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Posted inBusiness
Roller coaster on Wall Street ended right where it started
Despite big climbs and falls, unexpected blows and surprising triumphs, the market hardly budged.
Posted inNews
Officials still mum on source of tainted Hannaford beef
They say 18 people from seven states are known to have been sickened since Hannaford issued the recall Dec. 15.
Posted inBusiness
Verizon drops plans for ‘convenience fee’
The company says ‘customer feedback’ spurs the decision to reverse course on the fee that it had planned to introduce on Jan. 15.
Posted inNews
The big picture? Shrimp season could be short
Scientists say this year’s lower catch limit will keep the supply from being overfished, but harvesters say their livelihoods are at stake.
Posted inNews
Maine closes some scallop grounds
The Department of Marine Resources has shut down parts of eastern Maine to scallop fishing because fishermen reported small scallops and signs of damage from heavy fishing pressure.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, Dec. 31, 2011’Passionate chefs’ deserve livable pay
Why must I be a doctor or lawyer to live comfortably? I am a chef. I work hard and enjoy what I do. I love the newfound excitement in the culinary arts. That credit goes to Emeril, Bobby Flay and all the other celebrity chefs. There is a misconception that this field has the potential […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Young people will struggle to stay in America’s middle class
It’s not whining to point out that our economic system rewards a very narrow segment.
Posted inOpinion
Dana Milbank: Political predictions for 2012? Let me get back to you on that
There have been some crazy prognostications made in 2011. Here are a few from yours truly.