The American Trucking Association says the nation is short roughly 48,000 drivers, with projections of a higher shortage in years to come.
November 2016
Posted inNation & World, News
Powerball jackpot grows to $403 million
The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday night, and the prize could increase in the meantime.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump expected to tap billionaire investor for commerce secretary
Wilbur Ross is known for buying beaten-down companies with the potential to deliver profits.
Posted inMaine, News
Topsham man, 22, killed in single-vehicle crash
Speed is considered a factor in the crash that claimed the life of Nicholas Oram of Foreside Road.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Thanksgiving weekend is unsettled, but no major storms
The weather this morning should be mainly dry for football games, but late in the morning watch for some drizzle or light snow
Posted inMaine, Special Features
Mainers to be thankful for 2016
We take a moment this season to give thanks to those among us who give time and energy to the larger community, enriching the world around us. Here are 11 people who have worked diligently, often without recognition, to comfort, protect, nurture and inspire others who need a helping hand.
Posted inMaine
New disputes could keep scrap-metal schooner grounded in Freeport
The town and the owner of Falls Point Marine both claim to own the Island Rover, which has been under construction for more than 20 years.
Posted inBusiness
More Maine construction companies are embracing employee ownership
There are risks, but independent construction firms see even bigger advantages in ESOPs – employee stock ownership plans – to pass the business on.
Posted inMaine
Press Herald Toy Fund aims to provide gifts to 3,500 children this year
Holiday gift program has been active for 67 years.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Repealing of ACA would imperils millions of people
I am very concerned about the certain prospect that the Affordable Care Act will be repealed by Congress and its replacement will not meet the needs of millions of people who rely on the monthly subsidy in order to afford a premium for anything other than catastrophic coverage. People who have had comprehensive health coverage […]