The Trump administration is likely to resist as the Federal Reserve lifts interest rates as indicated.
December 2016
Posted inLife & Culture, Link
MaineToday Magazine: Many ways to usher in 2017
Concerts, movies, food and drink … all great ways to say goodbye to 2016.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Lack of population growth hampers northern New England’s economic vitality
New census numbers show that Maine’s population grew by just 2,026 last year, with 1,300 more deaths than births.
Posted inLife & Culture
Rapper T.I.’s wife files for divorce
Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris seeks a divorce after six years of marriage to the hip-hop entertainer.
Posted inLife & Culture
When it comes to setting screen time rules: Who’s monitoring the parents?
Parents often break the rules they set, a survey finds – and kids happily point out when mom or dad commits a violation.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Top tournaments will test state’s wrestlers
More than 30 schools are expected at the Noble Invitational with more stiff competition in store the next weekend in Sanford.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Debbie Reynolds dies at age 84, one day after death of daughter, Carrie Fisher
Reynolds was taken to the hospital Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency. Her son says Fisher’s death Tuesday ‘was too much’ for her.
Posted inLife & Culture
Fans create Hollywood Walk of Fame star for Carrie Fisher
Fisher did not have an official star there, but administrators of the Los Angeles tourist attraction are allowing the tribute temporarily to give fans a place to mourn.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Study: Fish oil taken late in pregnancy may cut kids’ asthma risk
It’s not clear why this is so, but one theory is that fish oil lowers inflammation, which can tighten airways.
Posted inBusiness
Some analysts expect stocks to keep the surge going in 2017
They cite the pro-business policies of Donald Trump, but others think subdued markets are more likely.