Bangor Savings Bank announces a major contribution to go with $75,000 that already has been raised.
2013
Posted inNation & World
Chinese cities to curb buying cars
BEIJING — More Chinese cities may restrict vehicle purchases in a bid to fight air pollution and traffic congestion, state media reported. With more than 13 million cars sold in China last year, motor vehicles and their emissions have emerged as the chief culprit for the air pollution in large cities. Beijing, Shanghai and two […]
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Posted inNation & World
Judge: Zimmerman jury can vote for manslaughter
The ruling gives jurors an alternative to the murder charge while holding him responsible for the killing.
Posted inBusiness, News
Sharing offices works for Maine startups
More than a half-dozen co-working facilities have opened in Greater Portland since January 2011.
Posted inNation & World
High cost stalls progress on student-loan rate cut
WASHINGTON — An emerging deal to lower interest rates on student loans hit a major obstacle Thursday after lawmakers were told it carried a $22 billion price tag over the next decade. The proposal was designed to offer Democrats the promise that interest rates would not reach 10 percent and to give Republicans a link […]
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Democrats threaten to limit filibuster
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sets the stage for votes next week on stalled nominations.
Posted inSports
Commentary: Arrests in NFL? A fact of business
Teams know they’re going to get bad apples and aren’t really surprised when things go wrong.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor: Truth about fireboat accident still elusive
I read the “Investigatory Findings” report describing the grounding of the city fireboat (“Report on Portland fireboat accident leaves questions,” July 6). It is not worth the paper it is printed on. I am not being critical of its author, Deputy Chief David Pendleton, because I do not know what constraints were placed on him […]
Posted inNews
Maine towns to share chief of police
In an unusual arrangement, Theodor Short will serve as police chief for the towns of Eliot and Kittery.
Posted inOpinion
Charles Krauthammer: Republican Party could win over voters with modest reform agenda
Americans want a simpler tax code, a secure border and a clear U.S. policy on Afghanistan.