Obama advisers note that past negotiations have not yielded grand bargains and that the mere threat of default in 2011 rattled the economy, causing a downgrade in U.S. credit.
September 2013
Posted inNation & World, News
FAA to weigh easing limits on electronic devices
Under an advisory committee’s recommendation, passengers would have greater opportunity to use most devices below 10,000 feet altitude.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine hosting conference on bullying
Topics will include bullying prevention and intervention, hazing in high school and legal issues.
Posted inNation & World, News
Deadly link found: Teen drivers with teens in car
The analysis notes that the 30 percent increase in deaths when other teens are present came at ‘the same time text messaging exploded in American society.’
Posted inBusiness
Claims for jobless benefits sink lower
The number of people who filed for unemployment hits the lowest point in six years.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Old R.I. tunnel gets a second look
Rhode Island’s governor visits an abandoned railroad tunnel with an eye to possibly reuse it.
Posted inTimes Record
Boys’ soccer: York continues an unusual streak
KENNEBUNK – The York High boys’ soccer team has not allowed a goal in its seven games this season. It also has just three victories in those seven games. York (3-0-4) played its fourth scoreless tie of the season Thursday when Adam Legg made six saves against Kennebunk in a Western Maine Conference game. Ben […]
Posted inTimes Record
Public airs train layover facility opinions
BRUNSWICK Opposition outnumbered support by a ratio of four to one during a public hearing Thursday regarding the $12 million, 60,000-squarefoot Amtrak train layover and maintenance building proposed for trackside land in west Brunswick. More than 50 people packed the municipal meeting room at Brunswick Station to voice their opinions of the facility, proposed by […]
Posted inTimes Record
Mainers pay more for news
On Oct. 1, Mainers will begin paying sales tax for something that was, up to that point, tax-free: the news. Published periodicals — chiefly newspapers and magazines — are being taxed at 5.5 percent. There are no new taxes being levied against electronic media sources, such as radio, TV or online news. The new tax […]