October 2011 – Page 197 – Centralmaine.com

Kids’ ER concussion visits up 60 pct over decade

by The Associated Press October 6, 2011

Bicycling and football were the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries.

Sunday River starts making snow

by The Associated Press October 6, 2011

NEWRY — In an early sign of the approaching ski season, a Maine ski area has begun firing its ski guns and is ready to blast more if the temperatures stay low. With the overnight temperature dropping down to 28.4 degrees, Sunday River says it started its two-day pre-season snowmaking test early this morning, […]

News

DHHS proposes cuts to youth, education, hospitals

by Susan M. Cover October 6, 2011

The proposals are scheduled to be reviewed by a panel charged with recommending at least $25 million in cuts from the state budget.

Community

SNAPSHOT: Capitol improvements

by Andy Molloy October 6, 2011

Jeremy Mead mulches a walkway recently in front of the Vietnam War Memorial at Capitol Park in Augusta. The Jorgensen Landscaping employee was spraying hay in a recently upgraded path through the park.

Business, News

30-year mortgage below 4%for first time ever

by Derek Kravitz, The Associated Press October 6, 2011

For those who can qualify, it’s an extraordinary opportunity to buy or refinance.

News

Somerset County police logs

by Doug Harlow October 6, 2011

Thursday’s police beat

Business

10 products that defined Jobs’ career

by Peter Svensson, The Associated Press October 6, 2011

NEW YORK — Steve Jobs had no formal schooling in engineering, yet he’s listed as the inventor or co-inventor on more than 300 U.S. patents. These are some of the significant products that were created under his direction: 1. Apple I (1976) — Apple‘s first product was a computer for hobbyists and engineers, made […]

Business

Key dates from the life and work of Steve Jobs

by The Associated Press October 6, 2011

Some key dates from the life and work of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc.: 1955: Stephen Paul Jobs is born on Feb. 24. 1972: Jobs enrolls at Reed College in Portland, Ore., but drops out after a semester. 1974: Jobs works for video game maker Atari and attends meetings of the Homebrew Computer […]