Agents say tight inventory and low sales in January caused by the government shutdown combined to create the 10.5% decline.
2019
Attorney General Barr declines to testify before House panel, aide says
William Barr balks as the House Judiciary Committee wants a counsel to question him alongside lawmakers, and congressional Republicans blame the Democrats.
Police say robbery suspect driven to bank by unwitting father
A father dropped off his son to cash a check, then drove him away from the crime scene.
Bruins’ special teams haven’t been so special vs. Columbus
The Blue Jackets have scored three power-play goals in the past two games to take a 2-1 series lead over Boston.
Scotts Miracle-Gro jumps most in decade on pot-supplies rebound
The Roundup market also comes alive thanks to a marketing campaign underwritten by Bayer AG.
Waterville board hears voter eligibility appeals
Colby professor and students are among the first to testify to prove their right to vote in city elections.
What’s at stake if milfoil spreads in central Maine? Declining property values, recreation opportunities
Boaters are temporarily restricted from areas of Annabessacook Lake in Monmouth and Great Pond, including Great Meadow Stream, in Rome.
Milfoil’s spread can cause mosquito populations to grow, property values to shrink
Boaters are temporarily restricted from areas of Annabessacook Lake in Monmouth and Great Pond, including Great Meadow Stream, in Rome.
Domestic violence charges against former Oxford County officer dismissed
The case was connected to the abrupt resignation of Sheriff Wayne Gallant, who was accused of sexually harassing employees.
Dresden duo lead police on pursuit after alleged Walmart theft
BRUNSWICK — Two people who allegedly stole a cartful of Walmart merchandise were arrested Tuesday after police say they led a sheriff’s deputy on a car chase that reached 80 miles per hour. Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said police got a call from Walmart’s loss prevention staff at 6 p.m. Tuesday alleging that two […]