January 15, 2015 – Page 9 – The Portland Press Herald

LePage’s plan would alter Maine’s sales tax universe

Goods and services businesses are watchful but wary of the impact if exemptions end, the rate rises and customers change the way they spend.

by The Associated Press January 15, 2015January 14, 2015

Before the decision Wednesday, gay partners could adopt a child only if one of them was the child’s biological parent.

Portland outshoots but can’t outscore St. John’s.

by Emily Langer The Washington Post January 15, 2015January 15, 2015

Stone, often compared to Joseph Conrad and Ernest Hemingway, won a National Book Award for his novel ‘Dog Soldiers.’

As the industry’s national leader in terms of sales, it also is hosting the Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition.

An MPA committee approves a proposal to expand, and final approval could come in the spring.

by The Associated Press January 15, 2015January 14, 2015

Dan Butler is sent to Washington for a pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery.

by DARLENE SUPERVILLE The Associated Press January 15, 2015January 15, 2015

He’ll ask Congress Thursday for $2 billion to encourage states to create paid family and medical leave programs.

by The Associated Press January 15, 2015January 14, 2015

The lawsuit alleged the companies conspired not to recruit each other’s workers.

by Mikael Holter Bloomberg News January 15, 2015January 15, 2015

The plunge may erode the value of a resource-rich region that is already a risky place for investment.