The owner of Village NetMedia publications announces the newspapers will shut down immediately, putting 56 employees out of work.
March 2012
Posted inNews, Sports
Polar Bears knocked out of NCAA tournament
Bowdoin erases an early deficit but eventually falls victim to an undefeated opponent.
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LePage to propose restructuring DHHS
The bill would eliminate some jobs, but the governor’s spokeswoman said the bill has nothing to do with the recent MaineCare computer glitch.
Posted inNews
Millinocket officials: LePage lying about landfill agreement
Town officials have released correspondence between the town and state, which they say proves LePage isn’t telling the truth.
Posted inNews
King supports Obama for re-election
In the past, the former Maine governor and current U.S. Senate candidate has also supported Republicans, including George W. Bush during the 2000 election.
Posted inNews
Readfield fun day on Saturday is canceled
READFIELD — The lack of snow is the reason Saturday’s Maranacook Family Fun Day & Winter Games has been canceled. Greg Leimbach, who helped organize the event, said the only activity still happening is the Alpine Ski Races at 9 a.m. at Kents Hill School Ski Area. Registration for ages 8-12 is between 7 -8:30 […]
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Pennsylvania zoo gives aging gorilla a bunny companion
The Erie Zoo’s gorilla, Samantha, had been without a full-time friend since the death of Rudy, a male gorilla, in 2005.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Blame current culture war on The Pill
If the birth-control pill had never been invented, perhaps American politics would be very different today.
Posted inBusiness, News
L.L. Bean’s sales near pre-recession levels
Sales grow of 5.5 percent over the past year, prompting the company’s board today to grant employees a 3 percent bonus.
Posted inBusiness
Carnival in rough seas as cruise season starts
Since the Concordia capsize in mid-January, Carnival says its bookings have been running behind, despite lowering prices immediately after the accident.