2013 – Page 179 – The Portland Press Herald

Servicer to refund billions to mortgagors

by Marcy Gordon The Associated Press December 20, 2013

Regulators say Ocwen Financial Corp. pushed borrowers into foreclosure through illegal actions.

by Bloomberg News December 20, 2013

Postal unions are resisting the idea, which comes as Congress tries to reduce the service’s losses.

by Mary MacVean Los Angeles Times December 20, 2013

At issue is whether the battery-operated device is a tool to help smokers quit or a potential bridge to a resurgence in tobacco use.

by Christopher S. Rugaber The Associated Press December 20, 2013

If the trend continues, it would be a troubling sign that layoffs may increase.

by The Associated Press December 20, 2013

He’s on hiatus after anti-gay remarks.

by The Associated Press December 20, 2013

The singer, 25, is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

As Dr. Seuss so eloquently asserted, no one can stop others from celebrating the holiday’s true meaning.

by Christian MilNeil December 20, 2013

For example, the city has no business in telling developers how much parking they need.

by From staff reports December 20, 2013

The Patriots ride their defense to a 28-24 victory.

The White House expressed support for the legislation, which would provide $552.1 billion for the regular military budget.