Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, student debt and home-equity lines all show fourth-quarter increases.
February 2015
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Greece considers asking for loan extension
A deal with European creditors is sought – not more of the current bailout with strict conditions.
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Posted inBusiness
Briefcase
Starbucks roast club to ship small bags of special coffee Starbucks is launching a coffee club that will ship small bags of rare coffee roasted at its fancy new Seattle roastery directly to customers. The move helps the coffee giant extend the impact of its latest retail concept well beyond the borders of the Seattle […]
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Journalists’ careers may be insecure but need for them is not
The news media are in flux, but we still require people to make sense of reality by turning it into a story.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine basketball freshman earns his swagger
Kevin Little’s play has made teammates and opponents take notice.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: You can’t get there from here via public transportation if you don’t have any
More options for rural Maine would be good for the economy, environment and our health and safety.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Jail reform must entail more than turning back the clock
Scrapping consolidation won’t resolve the issues with Maine’s county correctional system.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Troop drawdown shows success in battle against Ebola
The 2,800 U.S. troops helping to fight the disease at its peak in Liberia will be cut back to all but 100 by the end of April.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Government’s of two minds on card Social Security data
Your Feb. 14 editorial (“Our View: Anthem must be held accountable for lost data”) points out that the Social Security Administration cautions people not to carry their Social Security cards routinely, but to leave them in a safe place at home. Probably your editorial writers don’t qualify for Medicare. The first instruction on the back […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Story on salute to aging police dog was both sad and touching
Re:“Maine’s K-9 community bids adieu to loyal friend,” Feb. 14: Adieu, Sultan. I loved this beautiful story. I shed many tears as I read this article. Seeing the photo of the officers saluting their fellow “officer” was so incredibly heartwarming and heartbreaking. I’m so impressed that you all cared enough to be there for Sultan’s […]