Toyota to recall 1 million cars for faulty air bags, wipers Toyota is recalling over one million cars around the world for faulty air bags and defective windshield wipers. The move comes just days after Toyota regained its spot as the world’s No. 1 automaker from U.S. rival General Motors Co., with global vehicle sales […]
2013
Posted inBusiness
Blackberry smartphone effort finally bears fruit
RIM hopes its new device will eat into the big sales lead of Apple and others, despite its delayed arrival.
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Posted inSports
Swimming Notebook: Southwesterns a meet to like for many reasons
There are no qualifying times for the Southwestern swimming and diving championships, which get under way this weekend in Cape Elizabeth (with the South Division) and continue next weekend in Westbrook (with the North). To Yarmouth Coach Brian Townsend, that distinction gives the Southwesterns a leg up on the state championships, scheduled for Feb. 18-19 […]
Posted inOpinion
Alan Caron: Economy must reflect a blend of both views of government
Instead of insisting on all or nothing, Maine leaders should pursue both frugality and investment.
Posted inBusiness
Clothes source for job seekers likely to return
The nonprofit Dress for Success has two applications to reopen its Maine affiliate, which closed in 2012 for lack of funding.
Posted inBusiness
Bill would allow more high-skilled foreigners into U.S.
The proposal to nearly double H-1B visas worries some that the influx would take jobs from Americans.
Posted inBusiness
Opening for Business
Ameday Nails & Spa and Skin Studio has opened in the historic Lancaster Building at 1 Varrell Lane, York Harbor. Amy Nguyen, owner of Ameday Nails & Spa, and Maureen Hopkins, owner of Skin Studio, previously worked together in 2006 at a day spa in Ogunquit. Services offered include manicures, pedicures, skin care, makeup, waxing […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Oil industry underplays danger of tar sands oil spills
Heavy crude that does not float creates a cleanup nightmare when it’s spilled in water.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Don’t just ‘Remember the Ladies’ – heed them well
The gender gap in both political and nonpolitical leadership must be closed – for the good of all of us.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: A carbon tax here would put pressure on China
Our diplomats would have more to work with if we showed leadership on climate change.