Police credit union merges with TruChoice Federal The Portland Police Department Federal Credit Union has merged with TruChoice Federal Credit Union, which serves members who live or work in Cumberland and York counties. The merger was prompted by increasing regulatory costs and required technology upgrades, said Ken Acker, TruChoice president, in a press release. The […]
2015
Feature obituary: William Breen Sr., 80, retired general manager at Maine printing firm
Mr. Breen, who had a passion for Boston sports teams, died Sunday.
Republicans rule as Congress returns; Boehner likely to remain House speaker
Tea party-aligned members appear to lack the votes to select a more conservative leader for the chamber’s top job.
SPACE Gallery grant recipients announced
Ten art projects share $50,000 from the Kindling Fund.
Tom Caron’s predictions for 2015
For starters, the Patriots will beat the Ravens and Milan Lucic scores a goal.
Kids sleep better with smartphones away, study shows
Parents should set a screen or device curfew one hour before bedtime, researchers say.
Nation Dispatches
LONG BEACH, Calif. Abducted infant found in trash bin after parents killed Detectives trying to determine who abducted a 3-week-old infant after shooting her parents and uncle at a Southern California home have few clues and are asking for the public’s help, officials said Monday. The baby girl was found dead Sunday in a trash […]
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Wednesday Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, 7 to 9 a.m., annual meeting with guest speaker Alex Gray, president of Waterfront Concerts Inc., who will discuss the role entertainment has played in the city’s transformation. The breakfast event will also include the installation of new board members and officers. Held at the Cross Insurance Center in […]
Two U.S. citizens charged in failed Gambia coup
Officials say the men shipped weapons to fighters in the West African nation, then joined them to carry out an overthrow attempt.
Bitcoin slowly making its way into Maine businesses
Use of the virtual currency is virtually nonexistent in Maine so far, but a few businesses lead the pack.