The U.S.-based Women’s Ordination Conference cautiously hails the pope’s move.
August 2016
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fishing regulators tighten rules for removing shark fins
The fins of smooth dogfish are more valuable than their meat, but some environmentalists want to shut down the U.S. shark fin market.
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Posted inMaine, News
South Portland lawyer’s license suspended for ‘sexting’ client
Paul L. Letourneau is ordered suspended while a disciplinary case brought by the Board of Overseers of the Bar is pending.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County sheriff investigating release of Muslim protesters’ photos
The sheriff’s office is looking into whether photos of two women arrested at a July 15 protest were improperly released.
Posted inNation & World
Scientists’ annual physical of Earth finds its fever is rising
At the heart of new climate records are highest-ever levels in 2015 of all three major heat-trapping greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.
Posted inBusiness
S.W. Cole buys New Hampshire drilling operation
The acquisition positions the Bangor company to meet a growing demand for exploratory and other drilling services.
Posted inNation & World
Hot-air balloon pilot had at least 4 drunken-driving convictions
However, a former girlfriend describes the pilot of the balloon that crashed in Texas as a recovering alcoholic who had been sober for four years.
Posted inBusiness
New group invests in Maine producer of garden supplies
The funds will help Coast of Maine Organics improve its facilities and positioning for growth in other states.
Posted inMaine
Organizers of Lewiston balloon festival stress safety measures
In the wake of a fatal hot-air balloon crash in Texas, organizers say they only invite pilots who have passed yearly tests.
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Idexx posts record high stock price following strong earnings report
The Westbrook company says its 13 percent revenue growth came in part from increased sales of tests for pets.