2016 – Page 6910 – The Portland Press Herald

U.S. manufacturing shrinks for 2nd month amid global slowdown

by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER The Associated Press January 4, 2016January 4, 2016

Figures suggest that the troubles weighing on manufacturers – slow overseas growth, a strong dollar and low oil prices – will likely continue into 2016.

Maine, News

Gardiner man found dead in car in I-295 median days after crash

by Gillian Graham January 4, 2016January 5, 2016

Police believe Ian Carter crashed his car on Dec. 28 but was not found until Saturday.

The Forecaster

Public invited to Portland health forum

by The Forecaster January 4, 2016

PORTLAND — The public is invited to join a discussion of health in the greater Portland area from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Jan 11. Taking part in the discussion at Maine Health, 110 Free St., will be representatives from Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, Spring Harbor Hospital and Bridgton Hospital, according to Maine Behavioral Healthcare spokeswoman Valerie Compagna. […]

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Portland to collect Xmas trees curbside and at lots

by The Forecaster January 4, 2016January 4, 2016

PORTLAND — Curbside collection of Christmas trees by Public Works crews will continue through Friday, Jan. 15. The collections will be made on normal trash collection days. Residents can also drop off trees through Jan. 31 at the Cutter Street parking lot, Payson Park Little League Field, and the nine-hole golf course parking lot on Riverside […]

Maine, News

Gas prices keep dropping in Maine, N.H., Vermont

by The Associated Press January 4, 2016February 16, 2016

However, the average price in Maine and Vermont remains above the national average

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The Universal Notebook: No hope for Kiribati

by Edgar Allen Beem January 4, 2016January 4, 2016

Anyone in Maine who can’t see that climate change is real is a complete fill-in-the-blank. The Gulf of Maine is heating up faster than almost any other body of water in the world, resulting in major changes in habitat. Add ocean acidification to the warmer waters and you can say hello to invasive green crabs […]

Coastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

The Right View: The fight for Maine schools is about to heat up

by Julie McDonald-Smith January 4, 2016January 4, 2016

Monday, Jan. 11, will be an important day in the morass that is the recent history of education in Maine. For parents who recognize that Common Core is a mess and a disaster, you will have a real opportunity to make a difference, and begin to end this insanity. Let me begin by disposing of […]

Life & Culture, Nation & World

Court cites ‘Margaritaville’ lyrics to overturn Key West tattoo shop ban

by The Associated Press January 4, 2016January 4, 2016

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals finds the city lacked evidence in arguing that adding tattoo shops would hurt tourism, and cites Jimmy Buffett in its decision.