The big question is whether the region can maintain its high level of prosperity if it’s no longer part of Spain.
October 2014
Posted inBusiness
Energy costs among chief culprits in Bucksport mill’s demise
In a twist, Verso Paper could still benefit from high energy costs by selling electricity from its own power plant.
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Posted inNation & World
Liberian guest with Ebola leads to quarantine in Dallas
While he is in isolation, those who had contact with him are ordered to stay inside their homes.
Posted inNews, Sports, Steve Solloway, Varsity Maine
For 35 years, Bruce Glasier told the stories of kids who play games
The fixture in Maine TV sports and mentor to many had a homespun and wry style. He died Wednesday at 69.
Posted inNation & World
High Court digs in to huge caseload
The justices took no action on the same-sex marriage question, but observers think it likely they will.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Bengals have improved since beating on Brady, Patriots
Tom Brady was hit often in losing to the Bengals last year, and Sunday night could be worse.
Posted inSports
Pro bowling competition schedules Portland stop
Forty of the world’s top 10-pin bowlers will take part in a televised event in March at Bayside Bowl.
Posted inNation & World
Hundreds pack Colorado school board meeting
Students deliver 40,000 signatures opposing changes to U.S. history courses that are considered censorship.
Posted inNation & World
Appeals court lets Texas restrict abortions
The ruling means that no clinics will be left along the Mexican border or outside the largest urban areas.
Posted inNation & World
Nation & World Dispatches
TORONTO Mayor says doctors give him 50 percent chance to survive Toronto’s embattled Mayor Rob Ford says doctors have told him there’s a 50-50 survival rate for the rare and aggressive form of cancer he has been diagnosed with. Ford said Thursday that he always “sees the glass as half full” and is taking it […]