Vice Premier Wang Qishan is tasked with stopping official dirty dealing before it devours the nation.
2012
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No guarantees: Portland Water District at risk for more breaks
Aging mains, a metal scarcity during the world wars and faulty craftsmanship leave the water district vulnerable.
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New Year’s Eve is child’s play
For generations, staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve was a rite of passage for many children. Some never made it. They fell asleep waiting for the big moment to arrive. Now, the big moment comes to them. Several communities in Greater Portland are now holding celebrations earlier in the evening, rather than waiting […]
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Happy trails seen for snowmobilers
Two major winter storms bring snow to the state’s vast network of groomed trails.
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House won’t vote today on ‘fiscal cliff’ deal
The House will miss the midnight Monday deadline lawmakers set for voting to avoid the “fiscal cliff.”
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Wind industry: Tax breaks key
Credits due to expire unless Congress acts help stabilize the market for six Maine projects as they try to boost their output.
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Bounty of sea grows in Maine waves
Maine’s flourishing seaweed industry looks to expand with new products such as energy bars and lip balm.
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Homer exhibit breaks attendance record
More than 25,700 people visited the Portland Museum of Art’s exhibit during December.
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State police will be out in force on New Year’s Eve
The increased police presence will more likely result in roving patrols than roadblocks.
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Pak’s arrest shocks Vermont friends, business associates
Those who remember the former Rutland resident say the charges don’t fit the man they knew.