A donated 14-foot tree for the rotunda is removed in place of a 20-footer.
November 2016
Businesses cheer ruling against new overtime rules
A federal court blocked an Obama administration rule that made more than 4 million workers eligible for more pay.
Patriots hope defense finally solidified
A unit in transition came up with five sacks against the 49ers on Sunday.
Fed meeting minutes support expectations of interest rate hike
Records from the last Federal Reserve meeting show officials arguing to raise interest rates soon.
Maine State Police beefing up traffic enforcement over Thanksgiving weekend
There will be extra troopers on the road looking for aggressive, impaired or distracted drivers, as well as people who aren’t wearing seat belts.
Noted New Orleans restaurateur, jazzman ‘Dooky’ Chase dies at 88
Chase. operated the famous Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, which opened in 1939.
Markets finish higher again on strength of machinery stocks
Industrial stocks were already at all-time highs before rising Wednesday.
Antarctic glacier may melt on its own, raise sea level 10 feet
A situation at the bottom of the world may not be human-caused – and that raises concerns and seas.
Toy drive needs big help to meet goal
Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers needs fast donations to meet its goal of serving 1,700 children by Christmas.
Wild turkeys are back in New England
The return of the once-common birds represents a conservation success story.