Bean reports sluggish sales, although there’s still a backlog of orders for its iconic boots.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine drug agency’s heroin investigations up more than 50 percent in 2015
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Director Roy McKinney says the 2015 numbers through Nov. 30 show 369 investigations, compared with 243 in all of 2014.
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Posted inPolitics
Republican lawmakers upset over Iran visa rules
The legislators are concerned the administration might waive some parts of the law to placate Iranian concerns.
Posted inNation & World
Burundian rebels unite, declare war on President Nkurunziza
The movement, known as The Republican Forces of Burundi, wants to protect people opposed to the president’s third term from ‘daily’ killings.
Posted inNation & World
Drones fly over Iraq and Syria without congressional oversight
With the military, not the CIA, in charge, few know whether casualties include Iraqi and Syrian civilians.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
USM students protesting racism on campus present president with list of demands
They lay out a 10-point plan seeking changes to training, class requirements and hiring during a meeting that school President Glenn Cummings calls ‘extremely productive.’
Posted inPeople on the Move
Mainers recognized for their hard work
AWARDS and RECOGNITION Laura Honey was recognized with the Life Membership Award in the New England Inns & Resorts Association. The award is given to active members of the association for a minimum of 10 years and have retired from the inn-keeping business. Honey, of Boothbay, worked for Fisherman’s Wharf Inn in Boothbay Harbor for […]
Posted inLife & Culture
Justin Bieber gunning for 2nd-place finish on British Christmas charts
He wants a charity single from the National Health Service choir to get the most votes.
Posted inMaine, News
Orono man killed by tree branch in Jefferson
The 22-year-old victim was working with a tree removal service on South Clary Road when the accident occurred.
Posted inNews, Politics
Congressional effort to strengthen toxics law could affect Maine
Environmental and health groups in Maine and around the country are divided over whether to support the House or the Senate version of the long-anticipated reforms.
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