Many of the campaigns to stop texting and driving have been aimed at hyper-connected teens, but a new survey from AT&T shows adults are more likely to be driving distracted. Nearly half of adults surveyed, 49 percent, said they text and drive — even though nearly all of them say they know the habit is […]
2013
Posted inNation & World
Flood insurance costs rising, FEMA warns homeowners
WASHINGTON – Federal officials are encouraging homeowners in flood-prone communities to consider elevating their homes and increasing their deductibles to cut down on the sticker shock some homeowners have begun to experience as their flood insurance premiums increase. Congress approved legislation last year designed to put the National Flood Insurance Program on firmer financial footing. […]
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EPA proposal would cut sulfur levels in gasoline
Gas will cost more, but the agency says health benefits outweigh the cost at the pump for consumers.
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Spending was up, but much of it went for gas
WASHINGTON – Consumers lifted spending in February at the fastest rate in five months – a positive sign for the economy — though a good chunk of their cash went to pay for higher gasoline prices. Personal spending climbed a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Friday. That was a notch […]
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Eyes in the sky: Blessing or a curse?
Some say drones have many benign uses, but critics fear they will lead to privacy abuse.
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Richard Griffiths, ‘Potter’ actor, dies
The British stage actor was known to millions of movie fans as Uncle Vernon.
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Money manager faces insider trading charges
The arrest raises speculation that the government is taking a hard look at the hedge fund.
Posted inReligion and Values
Reflections: Easter sunrise service a Christian gathering with nonsectarian spirit
Since 2000 a random group of 30 or 40 has come together for a sunrise service on Easter. I put a sign up a week before Easter, tell friends who might be interested and welcome whoever shows up. We gather around a wood fire on Sandy Point on Cousins Island, just to the north of […]
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Christians mark Good Friday in Jerusalem
Throngs of pilgrims retrace Jesus’ steps along the Via Dolorosa, saying a prayer at each of his 14 stations.
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Religion Calendar
Easter advisory: For a schedule of Easter services, please contact individual places of worship. Saturday Holy Saturday Church Walk, starting at 8 a.m., when a group of young adults will walk to eight Portland churches in 10 hours, stopping for about 30 minutes at each location for prayers. All ages are welcome to participate and […]