Volkswagen, which has been sparring with Toyota over the past decade for the title of world’s largest automaker, recently took some shots to the gut in a well-chronicled diesel engine emissions scandal that erupted late last year. VW admitted that it rigged its diesel engines to emit fewer pollutants during emissions testing than they do […]
2016
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Trump adds new administration picks
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump pressed forward Friday with two more administration picks, as failed Green Party candidate Jill Stein took new steps to force recounts across key Midwestern battlegrounds that could complicate Trump’s push for national unity. Stein, who earned little more than 1 percent of the national vote, formally requested a […]
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Stores try to cater to savvier customers on Black Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — Even people who said they’d already done their shopping online came out for Black Friday to spend time with family members or just for the fun of looking. But it’s those very shoppers retailers are trying to keep as loyal customers, working to improve their own online sites and letting people […]
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With big lift from rookie Bertans, Spurs top Boston 109-103
BOSTON (AP) — The trade that brought Kawhi Leonard to San Antonio was already a success for the Spurs, even before throw-in Davis Bertans began contributing. The Latvian rookie set a career high in scoring for the second straight game, pitching in 15 of the Spurs’ 56 bench points on Friday to help San Antonio […]
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Wizards win 94-91
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — John Wall had 26 points and 10 assists to help the Washington Wizards hold on for a 94-91 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Wall scored the Wizards’ last eight points as Washington held on after surrendering a 19-point, first-quarter lead. Otto Porter Jr. scored 19 for Washington and […]
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Cutler doubtful for Sunday with shoulder injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans due to a shoulder injury. Backup Matt Barkley is set to make his first NFL start. Cutler suffered a right shoulder injury last Sunday against the New York Giants and has not practiced all […]
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Johansson, Grubauer lead Caps to 3-1 victory over Sabres
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington goalie Philipp Grubauer insisted his focus Friday night was like any other, even with his parents watching for the first time. Whatever he did worked. Grubauer made 32 saves in relief of normal starter Braden Holtby, helping the Capitals scrap their way to a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on […]
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Bangor police investigate two attempted home invasions
BANGOR (AP) — Police in Bangor are investigating two attempted home invasions that happened less than an hour apart. Police say two men forced their way into an apartment on Lincoln Street early Friday morning but fled when the resident confronted them with a weapon. Less than an hour later, officers were called to a […]
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Maine school to counsel students after child’s death
PORTLAND (AP) — A Maine elementary school is providing grief counseling after the death of a third-grade student the day before Thanksgiving. The superintendent of Regional School Unit 63 wrote on the school’s website that Holden School student Isaiah Perry was a “wonderful, friendly child” and said his death was “very untimely and tragic.” The school opened Friday afternoon for parents, […]
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UK’s Brexit leader mulls move to Maine
LONDON–The man President-elect Donald Trump would like to be the next British ambassador to the United States may have his eye on Maine. The former leader of the Independence Party in the United Kingdom and prominent backer of the country’s controversial exit from the European Union, Nigel Farage has hinted he may move to Trump’s […]