By comparing college athletes to prisoners, a court's ruling fails to address key questions
2017
In age of voice-activated products, live mics are also spying on you
Devices like the Echo are always listening and storing data, which could come back to haunt its owners.
Holiday season takes toll on U.S. department stores
As department stores close, they give shoppers more reason to simply stay home and shop online.
Susan Collins and others criticize Republican plan to defund Planned Parenthood
The effort to withdraw an estimated $400 million from the agency would restrict women's access to health care, they say.
Fire damages long-abandoned Portland elementary school
The fire Thursday at the former Reed Elementary School is under investigation.
Sears selling Craftsman tools to Stanley Black & Decker
The agreement announced Thursday calls for Stanley to pay $525 million when the deal closes later this year.
DHHS substance abuse official pleads guilty to drunken driving
Joan Smyrski of Jefferson agrees to conditions that could allow her to have the charge reduced.
Maine’s yearly farm trades show opens Tuesday in Augusta
The three-day event will have more than 120 exhibits centering on agricultural products, equipment and services.
State officials urge Mainers to clear heavy snow from roofs
The buildup is deeper than normal for early January in central and northern Maine and could damage structures if not removed.