But Congress warns city officials they could face prison time.
February 2015
Posted inBusiness, Schools and Education
School research spending up slightly
But unlike the rest of the U.S., universities in Maine spent less this fiscal year, but more over the past decade.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Lawsuit claims dogs dying after eating Purina kibble
The pet food company says Beneful is safe, and the FDA has not issued any warnings about it.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Ortiz won’t change batting routine despite new rule
David Ortiz says it’s not fair that batters must adjust to quicken the game but pitchers can still take their time.
Posted inBusiness
TJX, owner of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, to raise pay for workers
The rates will be similar to Wal-Mart’s new hourly wages as chains feel pressure to keep up with the trend.
Posted inNation & World
World Dispatches
ABUJA, Nigeria Ransom for U.S. missionary set at $300,000, police say Nigerian police say the armed men who abducted an American missionary earlier this week in southern Nigeria have demanded a ransom of nearly $300,000. Kogi State Police Commissioner Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi said Wednesday that the Rev. Phyllis Sortor, a missionary associated with the Free Methodist […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Jury selection in Boston Marathon bomb trial appears near end
The judge has said when 70 people are qualified, the process would move on to the next phase.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class A boys: New team, but Portland seeking same result
With four new starters, the Bulldogs are one win from a second straight Gold Ball.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class A girls: Thornton Academy fighting for more than a Gold Ball
The Trojans’ family includes a 12-year-old and a coach’s wife battling diseases.
Posted inLife & Culture
Lindsay Lohan can’t count play as performing community service
A judge orders her to complete 125 more hours.