Last year’s race struck a chord, now nearly 1,000 runners will brighten the holiday season for businesses in the Millinocket area and enjoy a no-fee Boston Marathon qualifier.
December 2016
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school basketball notebook: Father, son to square off
Steve Freeman, elder and younger, will meet as opposing coaches when the York girls play Marshwood.
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Posted inNation & World
Russia: Suspended combat operations allow civilians to evacuate Aleppo
Russia also says it reached agreement with the U.S. to negotiate the safe departure of rebel fighters, but the U.S. State Department has not confirmed this.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox get infielder Rutledge back
Boston also loses two former Sea Dogs in the Rule 5 draft – pitcher Justin Haley and outfielder Aneury Tavarez.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Delta Air Lines raises the bar on free in-flight snacks
Brand-name pretzels, yogurt bars and roasted peanuts will be handed out on trips longer than 250 miles, as will the traditional Biscoff cookies.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Young adults now far less likely to out-earn parents at age 30 mark
A study finds the number who will do better is down to about half, as the growing income gap takes a toll on the American Dream.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Greg Kesich, Opinion, Podcasts
Podcast: Olive branches might work, but fig leaves don’t cover fake news
Portland Press Herald columnists discuss the week’s headlines.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage certifies results for all but 2 Nov. 8 referendum votes
The governor’s proclamation does not include ballot questions on marijuana legalization and an income tax surcharge because recount requests pushed back the certification process.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmaker’s nonprofit is fined over mailer accusing Democrat of supporting terrorists
A Republican on the state ethics panel describes the $673 fine as a ‘bargain,’ considering the election loss of the target, former House Majority Leader Jeff McCabe.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Campaign to draw workers to Maine gets $100,000 boost
Live and Work in Maine, which targets summer tourists to live and work here, won the award to expand its marketing efforts.