Since the credit crisis of 2008, everyone has been waiting for the banks to start lending money again. It’s finally happening, but there’s a catch: Businesses are afraid to spend it.
March 2012
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Maine high court rejects murder appeal
Maine’s highest court upheld the conviction of a Portland man who’s serving a 40-year sentence for fatally stabbing his girlfriend in 2009.
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Mayors join forces, warn of cuts’ impact
The cities are Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Lewiston, Portland, Saco, South Portland, Waterville and Westbrook.
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Beal named Maine basketball player of the year
The 6-foot-5 junior forward led the Jonesport-Beals High School Royals to the Class D state championship this past winter.
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Maine oversight committee may investigate DHHS
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticized the Department of Health and Human Services, most recently for a computer error that went unreported during the budgeting process.
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Wis. city hires engineering firm to explore booms
Dozens of residents have reported the mysterious booms. Some folks say they’re considering leaving town until investigators can determine the source.
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Science, care preserve DC’s original cherry trees
It was 100 years ago this month when first lady Helen Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese Ambassador, planted two Yoshino cherry trees on the bank of Washington’s Tidal Basin.
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Key gauge of U.S. economy up 5th month in a row
The Conference Board says its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.7 percent in February to its highest point since June 2008.
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Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office log March 22
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 22:
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Oakland police log March 22
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity March 22: