An expensive dollar makes U.S. goods costlier overseas and imports cheaper in the U.S.
December 2016
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s new marijuana law may take effect by end of January
The No on 1 campaign, which halted its recount effort over the weekend, says it will monitor events as the new industry takes shape.
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Posted inLife & Culture
Nephew of Martin Scorsese charged with criminal trespass
Frank Scorsese tried to enter a Staten Island home by cutting through a screen door, authorities say.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello embarks on solo career
The group formed on ‘The X Factor’ says it will continue as a quartet.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Monday’s college roundup: UMaine women win in Miami tourney
The Black Bears, led by Tanesha Sutton’s 16 points, beat East Tennessee State 61-48 for their fourth victory in a row.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine technology awards trigger $37,384 of private financing for startups
The Maine Technology Institute makes awards to seven Maine companies in its latest round of funding.
Posted inNation & World
Terrorism suspected as truck smashes into market in Germany, killing 12, injuring dozens
Initial evidence indicates it was an intentional act, says Germany’s top security official, while the White House says it ‘appears to have been a terrorist attack.’
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Patriots look sharp at kick-off meet
GORHAM—Seven boys squads and eight girls squads matched up for the early meet at USM’s Costello Sports Complex on Friday, Dec. 16. York emerged sparkling from the affair, taking first on the boys’ side and second (to Greely) on the girls’. Big names figured prominently into the afternoon: Yarmouth’s Luke Laverdiere, for instance, continued to […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Indoor Track: Eight-way meet kicks off season
GORHAM – Seven boys squads and eight girls squads matched up for the early meet at USM’s Costello Sports Complex on Friday, Dec. 16. York emerged sparkling from the affair, taking first on the boys’ side and second (to Greely) on the girls’. Big names figured prominently into the afternoon: Yarmouth’s Luke Laverdiere, for instance, […]
Posted inMaine
Skowhegan woman dies from injuries suffered in Dec. 5 fire
Michelle Sweet apparently set off the fire by smoking while using oxygen.