2013 – Page 6654 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World, Politics

Kerry praised as ‘masterful diplomat’ at hearing

by McClatchy Newspapers January 24, 2013

A Senate vote on John Kerry’s nomination as secretary of state is expected within days.

Nation & World, News, Politics

US Senate bill to ban assault weapons unveiled

by The Associated Press January 24, 2013

Democrats acknowledge they face an uphill battle in getting the bill through Congress.

Nation & World, News

Telephone scams, including one that hit Mainers, under scrutiny

by Kevin Miller January 24, 2013

Sen. Susan Collins is part of a Senate panel that will look at fraud, including the ‘Jamaican Lottery.’

Business, News

Netflix stock soars as company posts record growth

by The Associated Press January 24, 2013

The company’s stock climbed $43.60 in one day as investors celebrated an earnings report highlighted by the success of Netflix’s Internet video service.

Business, News

Somebody’s going to make Twinkies, but who?

by The Washington Post January 24, 2013

Eleven companies have submitted bids to acquire Hostess cake brands, which include Twinkies, out of bankruptcy.

Life & Culture

Review: Performance was, in a word, spectacular

by CHRISTOPHER HYDE January 24, 2013

Spectacular is not a word one generally associates with the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, but that is the only way to describe the performance of Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, with soloist Peter Jenkin, Saturday night at the Franco-American Heritage Center. Jenkin, a noted Australian musician, would have been admired by Benny Goodman, who commissioned the work. […]

Nation & World, News

Pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak paid $70 million to insiders

by The Associated Press January 24, 2013

An attorney for creditors argues for a freeze on assets of the New England Compounding Center.

News

Maine governor declares limited emergency

January 24, 2013

AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has declared a limited emergency to allow heating oil truck drivers to work extra hours to ensure timely deliveries during a period of extreme cold. The governor issued the declaration Thursday after receiving reports from oil companies that they were falling behind in meeting the many requests for fuel […]