The college dropout turned his company into the ‘supermarket to the world.’
2016
Posted inNation & World, News
Vietnam War-era defense secretary Melvin Laird dies at 94
A congressman from Wisconsin and a counselor to President Nixon, Laird made the call asking Gerald Ford if he would replace Spiro Agnew.
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Posted inNation & World
Minnesota officer charged in fatal traffic-stop shooting
Jeronimo Yanez is accused of second-degree manslaughter in the killing of Philando Castile, whose last minutes were streamed live on Facebook.
Posted inBusiness, Sports
Duo still hopeful they can bring pro hockey to Portland by next season
But Godfrey Wood and Brad Church face a mid-December deadline to propose an arena lease.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello wins American League Cy Young Award
The right-hander led the major leagues with 22 wins and helped Boston take the 2016 AL East title.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Obamacare enrollment steady in first weeks of new season
At least a million people have signed up for new or renewed coverage on the HealthCare.gov website.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
McConnell re-elected as Senate majority leader
As expected, Chuck Schumer takes over top spot for Democrats.
Posted inMaine, News
German shepherd taken in Saco later found dead in Gray
The dog disappeared after going for a run with her owner along a horse trail in Saco.
Posted inNation & World
ISIS destroyed ancient relics in Iraqi city
Advancing Iraqi government troops found piles of rubble in Nimrud, an archeological treasure trove near Mosul, after pushing out the militants this week.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
No verdict yet in tax fraud trial of South Portland dermatologist
Jurors will return Thursday following 27 hours of deliberations in the trial of Dr. Joel Sabean.