Mary Barra almost immediately faced a crisis over defective ignition switches and recalls.
2015
Posted inNation & World
Lawsuit could force Boy Scouts to reveal abuse files
A Santa Barbara County judge will hear arguments Friday on whether to admit the documents as evidence.
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Posted inBusiness
Briefcase
J.C. Penney plans to close 40 stores, shed 2,250 jobs J.C. Penney Co. said Thursday that it will close about 40 stores this year and cut about 2,250 jobs as it tries to improve profitability. Most of the stores, located in malls around the country, will close by April 4. No stores in Maine are […]
Posted inNation & World
China’s women battle men smoking
China’s addiction to tobacco isn’t shared equally between the sexes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Plans for Century Tire space typify threats to Portland’s uniqueness
Residents are right to be worried about the increasing number of chains moving into town.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Krauthammer: Once again, it’s time to advocate a major federal tax on petroleum
The proceeds should be returned to the consumer by means of a cut in the Social Security tax.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
M.D. Harmon: Unwelcome changes in policing, health care easily predicted
For example, blaming cops for high rates of arrests and fatalities in high-crime areas makes them less willing to put their lives on the line.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Baking is in his blood: South Portland's Carlos Garcia honors a family tradition
SOUTH PORTLAND — For some who devote themselves to an age-old trade, their expertise may seem like a refined art form. But Carlos Garcia doesn’t buy it. “I’m not an artist. I do it to survive; I like doing it, but I love making a living doing it,” Garcia said on Wednesday night as he twisted […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
New year brings high hopes to Mid-Coast
The new year has arrived and it won’t be long until we’re talking about the month of February and championships for winter athletes. There was a fair amount of action over the holiday break and trends are beginning to emerge. Here’s a glimpse at where things look in the first week of the new year. […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
South Sports Roundup
SMCC hoops teams back in action The second semester of the 2014-15 season has begun for the Southern Maine Community College Seawolves. The women dropped an 84-83 heartbreaker at Briarcliffe, New York Monday despite 22 points from Amira Jones. SMCC (9-6 overall, 6-2 in the Yankee Small College Conference) hosts St. Joseph’s of Vermont Saturday […]