WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses increased their stockpiles in March, and sales increased by the largest amount in 10 months. Stockpiles rose 0.4 percent after a 0.5 percent rise in February, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Sales in March jumped 1 percent, the largest advance since May, after a 0.9 percent increase in February. Both […]
2014
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U.S. retail sales rise 0.1 percent in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales growth slowed in April, with consumers shopping less online and cutting back on purchases of furniture and electronics. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that seasonally adjusted retail sales rose just 0.1 percent last month, after surging 1.5 percent in March following a harsh winter that had curtailed shopping. Several […]
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Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber
BOARD DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE: This Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber’s Healthy Maine Living Expo. The family friendly event features 50 exhibitors and is sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital. It takes place at Coastal Ortho Performance Training Center (also a sponsor) located conveniently at 14 Thomas Point […]
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Cabrera’s homer lifts Tigers past O’s
BALTIMORE (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer off Tommy Hunter with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers, down to their last strike, rallied past the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Tuesday night. After being held scoreless on three hits over the first eight innings, the Tigers used a reversed call to […]
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Homebuyer information session rescheduled
SACO — A free homebuyer information session, regularly scheduled for May 8, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. Professionals on lending, real estate, inspections, titles and more will all be on hand to discuss and educate participants on the home-buying process. The session will be held at the Saco Fire Station. […]
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Rock Cats double up Dogs
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — The New Britain Rock Cats (15-12) made it three straight wins, holding on for a 4-2 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (22-13) on Tuesday night at New Britain Stadium. Portland didn’t make it easy for the Rock Cats, collecting 14 baserunners, but they left 11 men on base and went […]
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3 railway employees arrested, charged in Quebec train disaster in court
MONTREAL — Three railway employees arrested in the runaway oil train explosion that killed 47 people were arraigned and released on bail Tuesday. They face criminal negligence charges in the small Quebec town that was devastated by the horrific inferno, which led to calls for making oil trains safer across North America. The men were […]
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Ukraine agrees to talks, but its foes are missing
KIEV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian government reluctantly agreed to launch talks on decentralizing power Wednesday as part of a European-backed peace plan, but with no invitation for the pro-Russian insurgents who have declared independence in two eastern regions it was unclear what the negotiations might hope to accomplish. Ukraine’s prime minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, was to […]
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Nancy V. Guimond
LYMAN — Nancy Verna Guimond, 69, of Alfred Road in Lyman, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2014 at her home. Nancy was born on July 28, 1944 in Frederick, Md., the daughter of Charles J. and Merilda M. (Bernier) Yoho. Nancy was raised in Biddeford and attended St. Andre’s High School. Nancy was married […]
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WWII plane makes stop in Maine before Europe
PRESQUE ISLE (AP) — A World War II cargo plane that’s en route to Europe for the D-Day celebration next month is making a stop in Maine. Officials say Presque Isle is the first stop Thursday on the trans-Atlantic flight from New York to Europe to take part in a re-enactment of D-Day 70 years […]