Kohl’s said Tuesday that it won’t charge customers for their Amazon returns, even if Kohl’s has to pack items in boxes.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Federal court rules chalking tires for parking enforcement is unconstitutional
Three-judge panel says the marking is a form of trespass that requires a warrant.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
U.S. new-home sales climbed 4.5% in March
Sales of new U.S. homes rose 4.5% in March, but sales of existing homes fell nationally by almost 5 percent in March.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland school budget in city councilors’ hands
PORTLAND — City councilors on Monday accepted the fiscal year 2020 school budget for review, appropriated donations made to the Community Support Fund and approved federal grant spending. Before the meeting, Councilor Spencer Thibodeau’s planned absence was questioned by the local Democratic Socialists of America. Councilor Brian Batson also missed the meeting. The $117.8 million education […]
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport business owner to run 100 miles to combat student anxiety, raise money for nonprofit
BRUNSWICK — A recent study from the 2019 Kids Count Data Book found that Maine has the highest rate of children diagnosed with anxiety disorders in the country. Freeport-based businessman David Bidler wants to do something about that and plans to run a long, long way raise the money to get it done. Bidler, the founder […]
Posted inTimes Record
Wisconsin man presumed drowned in Kennebec River was independent, hardworking, genuine, sister says
BATH — The search continues for the body of 35-year-old David Dieterich of Wisconsin who slipped off an unstable dock into the Kennebec River late Thursday. Meanwhile, his family in Wisconsin is trying to come to terms with what happened. Betsy Winterhack, one of Dieterich’s three sisters, had just texted him last week, inviting him […]
Posted inTimes Record
Saco lawyer Bre Kidman seeks Democratic backing to challenge Susan Collins
A new Democratic candidate has emerged to challenge the reelection of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a four-term Maine Republican who is among the most prominent GOP politicians in the country. Bre Kidman, a 31-year-old Saco attorney, said Sunday that since no other Democrats were jumping at the opportunity, someone had to take on the task. […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Verona Laydon Hammer
BRUNSWICK – Verona Laydon Hammer, 91, of Brunswick, Maine, died on April 14, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 27, 1927, to Edwin T. Laydon and Marion Hamling in Meriden, Conn. Verona was a lifelong learner and creative thinker. She especially loved the world of nature. She always had a garden, and […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Paul Bradbury Leavitt
AUGUSTA – Paul Bradbury Leavitt, 76, of Topsham, passed away at USVA Togus, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born in Portland, Maine, son of the late Arthur H. and Priscilla (Dennison) Leavitt. Paul attended schools in Freeport, Maine, before attending the University of New Hampshire and Northwestern University Trust School. Paul enjoyed playing […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Ralph C. Wright III
WOOLWICH – Ralph C. Wright III of Woolwich and Springfield, passed away on April 17, 2019, after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends. He was born Nov. 22, 1945, in Bath, Maine, the son of late Helen and Ralph Wright Jr. He leaves behind sisters, Sharon and Lori, and a […]