A footnote in the decision to order a media blitz says the issue ‘will be resolved in the near future.’
2012
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Housing looks up, despite dip
Home prices in the nation’s 20 biggest cities dipped 0.1 percent in October from the prior month but rose strongly from the same month last year, according to a closely watched index, indicating the start of the seasonal slowdown in home prices. It was the first month-over-month dip after six months of gains for the […]
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Holiday retail sales weakest since 2008 so far
Stores are depending on the days after Christmas to make up lost ground by luring bargain hunters.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Governor should brag about Maine’s small business economy
Instead he joins Forbes magazine in slamming the state for not being a big business hub.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress should extend wind energy tax credit
Developing a domestic renewable power source benefits both Maine and the nation.
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Maine oil price stays at $3.64
Maine energy officials say the average statewide price of home heating oil remains unchanged for the second consecutive week. The Governor’s Energy Office said heating oil prices were averaging $3.64 a gallon Wednesday in its weekly price survey. Rates ranged from a high of $3.88 in eastern Maine to $3.38 in southern and western Maine. […]
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CD Review: ‘Shoreless Sea’ dark, stormy – and adrift
Butcher Boy takes the listener on a macabre audio scavenger hunt.
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Yes We Kin’s ‘That We Will’ sounds good already
Cam Jones talks about his early days, the new EP and what’s on his horizon.
Posted inLife & Culture
New Year’s Eve celebrations in Portland and southern Maine
Ring it in your way on New Year’s Eve with music, comedy, dance parties and more.
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Phyzgig’s acts making the scene
Phyzgig hit its stride when it chose to go exclusively with a vaudeville format. The festival has provided end-of-year entertainment for Portland audiences for 15 years. Six years ago, artistic director and Peaks Island resident Avner Eisenberg narrowed the scope of the festival to feature vaudeville acts. Prior to that, the festival had more of […]