President Abraham Lincoln, bidding to gain the upper hand in the Civil War, issued Proclamation 104 on Sept. 15, 1863, suspending the writ of habeas corpus throughout the United States. He wrote in his proclamation that “this suspension will continue throughout the duration of the said rebellion, or until this proclamation shall, by a subsequent […]
September 2013
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CD Review: There’s soul shining through ‘In the Beginning’
Each of the six songs is written, arranged and co-produced by Michael O.
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Starbucks urges customers to leave firearms at home
NEW YORK – Starbucks has always set itself apart by taking strong positions on progressive political issues. Now that reputation has landed the company in the middle of the heated national debate over gun laws. On Thursday, the Seattle-based company will run full-page ads in major newspapers, telling customers that guns are no longer welcome […]
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Trend: Workers shop exchange for health benefits
Walgreen is the latest company to make the shift away from offering just a few plan options itself.
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USM will host Confucius Institute
The institute is a language and cultural nonprofit set up by the Chinese government’s Ministry of Education.
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Residents of Alaska getting $900 each
The amount is based on a five-year average of the Alaska Permanent Fund’s investment earnings.
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SEC backs plan to show hierarchy pay disparity
WASHINGTON – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved a plan that would require companies to disclose how much more their chief executives are paid than their other employees, advancing an initiative that’s been years in the making. The panel’s two Republican commissioners — Daniel Gallagher and Michael Piwowar — voted against the […]
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Harris takes helm at BIW
BATH Frederick J. Harris will serve as the new president of Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics announced Wednesday. Harris succeeds Jeffrey S. Geiger, who will become president of General Dynamics Electric Boat effective Nov. 4, following the retirement of Kevin J. Poitras. Geiger will continue reporting to John P. Casey, executive vice president of Marine […]
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BDC rolls out list of new by-laws
BRUNSWICK Eighteen years after the Brunswick Development Corp. was created and three years since its by-laws last were amended, the public private group’s board of directors is considering numerous changes to policy and personnel. Board members rolled out a list of the potential changes during their regular meeting Wednesday afternoon. They include creation of a […]