Wall Street closed out a bumpy week with more losses on Friday following a mixed reading on U.S. jobs markets that investors said was tough to parse
December 2021
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rating agency expects Maine Turnpike to raise tolls by 29% in 2028
Fitch Ratings, a major bond rating agency, projects that the Turnpike will need to raise tolls to fund anticipated construction projects, including the Gorham connector.
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Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Bryson DeChambeau takes lead at Hero World Challenge
DeChambeau has a one-shot lead heading into the weekend.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Friday’s Maine college roundup: Boston College scores in OT to beat UMaine in women’s hockey
Hannah Bilka scores 27 seconds into overtime as the Eagles beat the Black Bears, 4-3.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College roundup: Notre Dame promotes Freeman, 35, to replace Kelly as coach
Football: Notre Dame quickly elevates defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman to coach after Brian Kelly left to take the job at LSU.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College Football Playoff scenarios: Who’s in and who needs help
Georgia is set for the College Football Playoff. Michigan, Alabama and Cincinnati need wins. Notre Dame and Oklahoma State need wins and some help.
Posted inSports
Baseball simply can’t afford another extended labor dispute
Commentary: Cal Ripken’s streak and a steroid-infused home run race helped MLB recover in the 1990’s, but the game and its fan base have changed.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Twitter’s new CEO announces major reorganization
In a companywide email, Parag Agrawal said that he will focus on ‘clear decision-making, increased accountability, and faster execution.’
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
A 4th man is charged in killing of teen Down East
The men are charged in what police describe as the drug-related killing of a 17-year-old in Machias.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Emiid lifts 76ers to comeback win over Hawks
Joel Embiid scores 28 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, as Philadelphia wins, 98-96.