Possibly powered by Christmas shopping, the retro market won for a week.
December 2016
BIW wins destroyer contract modification worth $59.4 million
The funding covers a variety of services and design improvements for new Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers.
Dolly Parton organizes musical Tennessee benefit concert
Event will feature Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Alison Krauss and Parton.
Boras says new deal will turn away Latin players
Agent Scott Boras says players from Latin America will choose other sports because of the bonus restrictions.
Judge refuses Pitt request to seal filings
The actor asked for records related to custody dispute to be sealed.
Ancient astronomers help prove that time is off a bit
2,700-year-old records show that our time is fast by a tiny amount each year because the earth’s orbit is slowing.
Trump takes aim at drug makers
Biotech and pharmaceutical stocks were down slightly after President-elect’s promise to rein in drug costs.
Gadget could keep drivers’ eyes on the road
Cellphone providers could be close to debuting a product that disables phones in cars.
Anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack marked with silence, ovations
Around the country, ceremonies honor the dead and those who survived the attack 75 years ago.
Sports Roundup
Deering soccer standout named to all-state team Deering’s Jonata Mbongo was named to the Maine Soccer Coaches’ Southern Maine boys’ All-State team at Sunday’s awards banquet in Bangor. Waynflete’s Todd Dominski was announced as one of three finalists for the Regional Private School Coach of the Year.