Americans likely spent about $671 billion, one analyst says – an increase of 5.5 percent from 2016.
2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kenneth Branagh to reprise role as Hercule Poirot
‘Death on the Nile’ is in early pre-production.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Rapper T.I. pays for single moms’ gifts
He says he spent $20,000 in 30 minutes.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Nation & World
New study casts further doubt on efficacy of calcium, Vitamin D pills
An analysis of trials of more than 50,000 older adults suggests that supplements aren’t warranted in fracture prevention.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots sign veteran Steelers linebacker James Harrison
The 39-year-old who led the Steelers in career sacks says he finally has ‘a teammate that’s older than me!’ – referring to Tom Brady.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Standoff in Westbrook ends when domestic assault suspect surrenders
Brandon Conley surrenders at the police station 4 hours after police evacuated an apartment building and several surrounding homes on Lamb Street.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Two Portland Democrats running for state Senate
Portland City Councilor Jill Duson and Rep. Heather Sanborn are competing for the District 28 seat held by Mark Dion, who is running for governor in 2018.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens sues Boothbay
The nonprofit says its due process rights were violated when the town appeals board revoked a permit for a major expansion.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth schools use new web service to track sports injuries
FALMOUTH — The School Department is using a new online service to track student athletes’ injuries, treatment and recovery. Called Healthy Roster, the web-based program keeps students, parents, coaches, medical staff and athletic trainers in the loop and provides ease of communication between all the affected parties. Trainer Rob Sullivan said more than 300 students and their […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Master naturalist program comes to Maine Audubon in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Becoming a Maine master naturalist requires a big commitment in time and money. But in return participants get in-depth training in the state’s ecosystems, including its plants and animals, conservation biology and more. The Maine Master Naturalist Program is now taking applicants for its upcoming course, which will be held at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland […]