A Kickstarter campaign raises more to preserve ruby slippers featured in the beloved film.
2016
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school baseball: MPA approves pitch count limit
Following a national guideline, Maine pitchers will be required to take rest days based on pitch counts.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Market forces mean Trump can’t pull plug on clean energy, experts say
Although energy policies will change under the Trump administration, panelists at a conference in Portland say the changes likely won’t be as extensive as people expect.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Mike Trout beats out Boston’s Mookie Betts for MVP award
While the Angels’ slugger is Most Valuable Player for the second time, Betts finishes second in the voting.
Posted inBusiness
Yellen steers Fed steadily, predicts rate hike
The Federal Reserve chair reiterates the central bank’s political independence and defends bank regulations.
Posted inBusiness
McDonald’s says you deserve table service today
It’s a major change for the restaurant chain that popularized fast food with minimal service.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine experts hail U.S. surgeon general’s report on addiction crisis
Public health officials and treatment specialists say “Facing Addiction in America” could change the public’s perception that drug abuse is a moral failing rather than a disease.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
O’Hare workers vote to walk out ahead of holiday
The workers involved are employed mainly by private contractors at the busy Chicago airport.
Posted inMaine, News
Passamaquoddy official says chief ousted for ‘dictatorial’ behavior
Former chief Fred Moore stands by his assertion that confronting drug abuse cost him his position.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Jury still out in tax evasion trial of South Portland dermatologist
Jurors will return Friday morning for a fifth day of deliberations in the trial of Dr. Joel Sabean.