BAILEY ISLAND — Danny Evans, a well-known man who owned a boom truck and did work for local contractors and fishermen throughout the Harpswell area, died Saturday. He was 59. It seems that everyone knew Mr. Evans. He was the guy local fishermen called to lift an engine out of a lobster boat or rig […]
2012
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislature should not rush tax reform bill
Lawmakers should not create formulas to tie the hands of future legislatures.
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Posted inOpinion
Another View: Two ideas to bring Portland to the next level as a great city
Building an aquarium and light rail system would enhance the city’s many gifts.
Posted inBusiness
Apple to loosen its fist
With former CEO Steve Jobs gone, the company says it will reward its shareholders with a dividend and a share buyback program.
Posted inNews
Mass. mother held in arson, throat slashing
Her 8-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter were found with knife wounds and soaked in lighter fluid.
Posted inNews
Prosecutors seek to freeze Bulger girlfriend’s assets
BOSTON — Federal prosecutors are trying to freeze the assets of mobster James “Whitey” Bulger’s girlfriend to cover any fine she may be ordered to pay when she is sentenced for helping Bulger evade authorities for 16 years. They have asked a judge to order a garnishment of any assets belonging to Catherine Greig held […]
Posted inBusiness
Mets agree to Madoff victims settlement
The deal leaves open the possibility that the Mets might pay less than the $162 million settlement.
Posted inNews
N.H. group opposes gay marriage repeal
The N.H. House votes on a repeal bill Wednesday, and opponents believe the vote will be a close one.
Posted inBusiness
Starbucks opens first juice store
The Evolution Fresh store also will have soups, salads and wraps.
Posted inBusiness
Wendy’s takes No. 2 spot from Burger King chain
Wendy’s had sales of $8.5 billion last year, compared with $8.4 billion for Burger King.