Meanwhile, Walgreens and Rite Aid plan to team up in a $9.41 billion deal.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
News director named for WCSH and WLBZ
Karen Araiza will lead the newsrooms at Portland’s WCSH and Bangor’s WLBZ.
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Posted inBusiness
Toblerone chocolate bars shrink to fit U.K. pricing
‘The shape of the bar may have looked like the Swiss Alps before; now it’s a bit more Holland,” says one British consumer.
Posted inNews, Politics
Susan B. Anthony died without the right to vote. Now her tombstone is covered in ‘I voted’ stickers.
Rochester’s mayor says pasting stickers on Anthony’s grave has become a “rite of passage for many citizens.”
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
No titles this year, but solid showings at cross country states-Southern edition
Cape Elizabeth freshman Jack Bassett runs toward an 18th-place finish at the Class B boys’ state meet, helping the Capers come in fifth as a team. John Jensenius photos. More photos below. While Scarborough’s reign over the Class A boys’ cross country world came to an end last weekend, there were still many local highlights […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell's former Navy fuel depot eyed for indoor salmon farm
HARPSWELL — A new Portland-based company has formally expressed interest in developing an indoor salmon farm on Mitchell Field. The development would possibly require the town to rezone the district of Mitchell Field designated for marine business to enlarge the district, but relinquish its coastal frontage. Town Administrator Kristi Eiane announced the news at a Nov. […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Voters report long lines, intimidation and confusion in some parts of the country
While voting appears to be proceeding normally in many locations, some voters in Florida said they had encountered aggressive, intimidating behavior, according to a group monitoring election issues.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Rockland man attempts to set home on fire, gets tackled by neighbor
Timothy Barbeau is charged with arson and aggravated attempted murder for allegedly using gasoline to start a fire at a mobile home.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
‘So glad it’s over’: Americans make their choice for president
Almost 45 million people cast ballots in advance of Election Day after 2 years of campaigning by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
As campaign closes, the Obamas aim to pass torch to Clinton
The Obamas need Hillary Clinton in office to prevent their legacy from being eviscerated by a victorious Donald Trump.