Opponents say the bill raises the chances of another financial crisis while supporters say its aim is to loosen onerous regulations on local banks and credit unions.
March 2018
Posted inNation & World
Disciplinary report takes aim at former FBI official
The Justice Department is considering a recommendation he be fired just days before his retirement.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Happiness study puts Finland at the top of the world – despite the cold
The World Happiness Report ranked 156 countries based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.
Posted inSports
Major league roundup: Sale sharp for Red Sox
Chris Sale pitches five shutout innings and strikes out seven as the Red Sox top the Twins, 2-1.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine
Feature obituary: Derek Cressey, 37, Windham business owner and avid skier
Mr. Cressey died March 8 in a skiing accident in Colorado.
Posted inMaine
Bicyclist hit by car in Sanford is hospitalized with ‘very serious’ injuries
The man is flown to Maine Medical Center, but his name and condition were not available Wednesday evening.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
SEC charges founder of once-celebrated blood-testing firm with ‘elaborate’ fraud
It says Elizabeth Holmes and the president of Theranos deceived investors about what the company’s supposedly revolutionary blood analyzer could do.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bangor Savings gets approval to buy New Hampshire bank
Regulators and shareholders of Granite Bank have signed off on the $45 million transaction.
Posted inNation & World
Another week, another nor’easter for the region
Uxbridge, Massachusetts, got 28 inches of snow, and thousands in that state are expected to be without electricity for days.
Posted inBusiness
Walmart’s home delivery expanding
The company says it will offer the service in more than 100 areas by the end of the year.