May 2014
Standard & Poor’s closes above 1,900, but it’s a slog
Homebuilder stocks rise as sales of new homes increase.
Mike Tipping: ‘LePlagiarism’ far more extensive than previously believed
Multiple sections of reports from a controversial consultant were lifted verbatim from others’ writing.
Maine businessman plans to spend $100 million on Balsams resort
Les Otten wants to turn the storied New Hampshire hotel into a world-class resort.
Shifting views on gay marriage now favor Democrats
Gay marriage, supported by less than one-third of Americans in 2004, is now supported by a solid majority in recent polls.
Mike Tipping: ‘LePlagiarism’ far more extensive than previously believed
Multiple sections of reports from a controversial consultant were lifted verbatim from others’ writing.
LePage suspends payments as more plagiarism found in Maine welfare study
An expert finds uncredited information from five other sources in the Alexander Group’s welfare report, as the consultant admits ‘anomalies.’
UNE to close seal rehabilitation center
The head of a program that rescues sea animals says the move comes at a time of year when seal pups tend to be abandoned by their mothers.
Saco track repairs finished, but Downeaster temporarily slowed
Travel time is expected to improve gradually as the winter’s damage is repaired.