The judge rejects the defense’s claim that the Boston Marathon bombing suspect’s right to a fair trial will be at risk.
February 2015
Posted inNation & World
Three missing British schoolgirls thought to be in Syria
The case underlines fears that growing numbers of young women in Britain and Europe are lured by online propaganda to join extremists and become ‘jihadi brides.’
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Posted inBusiness
Briefcase
Viking cruise line opens U.S. branch in New Orleans European river cruise giant Viking announced Tuesday that it will make its first North American home port in New Orleans, with Mississippi River cruises expected in 2017. The move means hundreds of jobs and a boost to the city’s tourism industry, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said […]
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Mayhew’s campaign against Portland takes a bizarre turn
Are there really too many rich people in the city’s homeless shelters? It depends on who you ask.
Posted inNation & World
Coca-Cola’s profit maker, risk taker dies at 88
Donald Keough, with his CEO, is credited with making huge gains but also the New Coke flop.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: UMaine System gets lesson in data security
Its campuses may need improved safeguards after a policy violation leaves 600 former students exposed to identity theft.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Greek bailout gets conditional extension
Without a financial lifeline, the country could face bankruptcy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Offshore drilling could brighten Maine’s energy picture
The state – and nation – needs all types of energy production.
Posted inNation & World
Effort would overturn California’s plastic bag ban
A trade group musters enough support for a 2016 referendum to block the bag ban.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox not flinching at the cost for Moncada
Owner John Henry says with high-ceiling players, such as Yoan Moncada, ‘you have to take risks.’