WASHINGTON — Americans took out more loans to buy cars and attend school in February but used their credit cards less frequently for the second straight month. The Federal Reserve said Friday that consumers increased borrowing by $8.7 billion, the sixth straight monthly increase. The jump in borrowing was driven by an $11 billion increase […]
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Reflections: Ecumenism helps shape a Christian understanding
Believe it or not, my experience with the ecumenical movement began in the 1930s when I entered the earliest grades of public school. We started every day by praying the Lord’s Prayer. I remember the teacher saying something like this: “Now, boys and girls, some of you will stop at the word ‘evil,’ while others […]
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Hiring stretch takes timeout during March
The unemployment rate drops to 8.2 percent, but largely because many jobless stopped looking.
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Top executives at bailed-out firms to take pay cuts
WASHINGTON — Top executives at three companies bailed out by U.S. taxpayers during the 2008 financial crisis were ordered to take pay cuts by the federal government. The Treasury Department says nearly 70 executives at American International Group Inc., Ally Financial Inc. and General Motors Co. had their annual compensation reduced by 10 percent. The […]
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Religion Calendar
Editor’s Note: Please contact individual places of worship for information about specific Holy Week and Easter services. Sunrise Services are listed below. Sunrise Services Bradbury Mountain, Pownal, 6 a.m. For those unable to climb to the peak, a service will also be held at the park shelter. Severe weather location is at First Congregational Church, […]
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Airline employee reportedly tipped off paparazzi
LONDON — A Virgin Atlantic employee has resigned following allegations that she routinely fed information about the airline’s celebrity clientele — from Madonna to Sienna Miller — to a paparazzi agency. The employee was a junior member of the team that looks after high-profile clients, Virgin said Friday. She quit Thursday before reports published in […]
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Police say slain Vermont teacher’s body severely bruised
They also are examining computer equipment and cellphones taken from the home of the suspects.
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No-confidence vote at USM moving forward
PORTLAND – Plans for a faculty vote of no confidence in the administration of University of Southern Maine President Selma Botman are moving forward, the head of the school’s faculty senate said.
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Poll gives big early lead to King in Senate race
The Maine People’s Resource Center poll also gives Obama the edge over Romney, and Pingree and Michaud strong leads over their congressional race opponents.
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Maine lawmakers approve teacher evaluation plan
Gov. Paul LePage is expected to sign the bill into law next week.