Join the Maine Sports Commission to hear Boston Red Sox President Larry Lucchino key note the Sports Business Symposium at USM’s Hannaford Hall in Portland Thursday from 1-5 p.m. For tickets or for more information call 485-5500 or email [email protected]. Opening day for South Portland National Little League is 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2. Activities […]
2015
Posted inBusiness
Federal Reserve suspects hidden weakness in labor market
With more Americans holding multiple jobs, the Fed may be wary about tightening monetary policy.
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Posted inNation & World
Jury hears closing arguments in Etan Patz case
Two men have confessed to taking the 6-year-old boy in 1979. Only one of them is on trial for his murder.
Posted inMaine, News
Boothbay Harbor Shipyard to make historic schooner seaworthy again
Massachusetts’ state ship, the Ernestina-Morrissey, will get an overhaul that will last for the next three years.
Posted inBusiness, On the Job
On the Job: Fired up about cleaning guns
Marcus Zavala is on a mission: ‘I’m sending people who do carry out into the world with clean guns that will fire correctly.’
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Researchers say marijuana extracts deserve study
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is touted as a potential therapy for hard-to-treat forms of epilepsy.
Posted inMaine, News
Freeport council to consider ban on plastic bags
Town councilors are expected to decide Tuesday whether to pursue a ban on plastic bags.
Posted inNation & World
Obama authorizes Massachusetts disaster aid
The commonwealth is eligible for federal funds to offset winter storm costs.
Posted inBusiness
Strong dollar fueling interest in mergers and takeovers
A survey of executives also shows low oil prices are likely encouraging companies’ acquisition plans.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: Mookie Betts provides spark Sox have been missing
He steals a home run from Bryce Harper, steals two bases on one play and hits a two-run homer in the Sox home opener.