NEW YORK (AP) — Robert De Niro is calling on people to vote in light of the series of bombs addressed to targets of right-wing anger. In a statement released by his publicist on Friday, the actor says “There’s something more powerful than bombs, and that’s your vote. People must vote!” A suspicious package containing […]
October 2018
Can you count on a bountiful investment ‘harvest?’
We’re officially in autumn — the season when we bring in what we planted in the spring. But the concept of planting and gathering isn’t confined to agriculture. In fact, it can be used in many walks of life, including investing. So what can you do to help work toward a successful investment “harvest?” Here […]
Belgrade sexual assault appeal focuses on competency issue
Who should prove an adult defendant’s competency to stand trial? That question was at the center of an appeal heard Wednesday in a Belgrade sex assault case that should see the state’s top court rule definitively on that and whether it should be proved by a preponderance of the evidence. The case involves Travis R. […]
Firewood suppliers struggle to keep up with Mainers’ burning hot demand
Business owners say they can’t make wood fast enough and have turned away customers.
On education, Maine governor candidates agree: Much needs fixing
But their solutions – for teacher wages, staffing shortages, skyrocketing costs and institutional reforms – are varied.
York County state Senate candidate brings history of controversy
Stavros Mendros has been synonymous with Lewiston politics and statewide petition drives for nearly two decades. Now he’s waging a longshot bid to win return to the Legislature for the first time in 16 years.
Pro-offshore oil group chaired by LePage is run by energy lobbyists
The energy industry staffs a governors’ coalition that Maine’s governor rescued from dissolution.
Bill Nemitz: If you’re Alan Caron, waking up is so very hard to do
The obvious question: Why have you not withdrawn as promised?
Week in review: Defense contractor buys Waterboro robotics firm; regulators delay decision on CMP line proposal
Here’s the business news from Oct. 21-27.
Our View: Republicans offer no health care agenda
Attacks on Obamacare continue, but there is no serious alternative from the Republican Party.