The ruling that it’s a transport company, not a technology service, will crimp the ride-hailing company’s operations in some nations.
2017
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Negotiators in Congress struggle to avert government shutdown
The House and Senate have until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill.
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Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland/Deering girls earn historic win over Scarborough
Portland/Deering’s girls’ hockey team celebrates one of its eight goals in Wednesday afternoon’s 8-3 home win over Scarborough. Portland/Deering defeated the Red Storm for the first time in program history. Joe Carpine / 365digitalphotography.com photos. More photos below. PORTLAND—Portland/Deering’s girls’ hockey team has shown tremendous improvement so far in the 2017-18 season and Wednesday afternoon […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Bank of England urges foreign European banks to stay in the U.K. post-Brexit
An exodus would hit Britain’s government coffers hard because financial services account for a large proportion – 11 percent – of total tax receipts.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Sword-swallowing magician Johnny Fox dies – peacefully
He started with cooked spaghetti, ‘then did a string and a key like Harry Houdini … until he could regulate his gag reflex.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
After net neutrality ends, will ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ internet lanes begin?
Seven top providers decline to rule out that they might charge sites like Amazon for faster access to users.
Posted inBusiness
California utility conserves cash over potential wildfire liability
In the state, utilities can be held financially responsible for damage if their equipment caused the problem.
Posted inBusiness
Nationally, home sales strongest in 11 years
The demand is a sign of an increasingly vibrant economy after a steady eight-year expansion.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ hockey: Portland/Deering starts slow, then rolls to 8-3 win over Scarborough
The Bulldogs need 13 minutes to get a shot on goal, but then pull away with six goals in the final two periods.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Cape Elizabeth holds off Waynflete, 46-38
Despite scoring just one point in the fourth quarter, the Capers play good enough defense to win.