The Jewish immigrant from Poland co-founded Shapell Industries, which built about 70,000 homes in California.
February 2015
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase
Economy’s fourth-quarter growth revised down to 2.2% The Commerce Department said Friday that the U.S. economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, grew at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the October-December quarter, weaker than the 2.6 percent first estimated last month. It marked a major slowdown from the third quarter, which had […]
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Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
House leaders cancel vote on education law
The Republicans fail to muster conservative support for the No Child Left Behind update.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine parents, doctors digest news that exposure to peanuts may reduce risk of allergies
There’s hope, concern – and guilt that prevention might have been possible.
Posted inNation & World
Woman gets jail time for euthanizing her neighbor’s dog
The Pennsylvania resident believed the dog was suffering from neglect.
Posted inLife & Culture
Vatican condemns leaks targeting finance czar
The documents leaked to an Italian newspaper reveal internal opposition to financial reform.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
With ‘House of Cards,’ Netflix deals itself winning hand
The risky $100 million venture clicked with viewers and critics, and transformed how consumers watch television.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Later high school start would be good for kids
Teens are not ready to learn early in the morning, and schools shouldn’t try to force them.
Posted inNation & World
Vermont Yankee executive tries to calm critics
A remark about decommissioning had raised some hackles.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class A girls’ basketball final
A capsule look at Saturday’s game: Thornton Academy (19-2) vs. Lawrence (20-1)