Monday’s police summaries
June 2012
Posted inBusiness, News
Report: Maine camps generate $332M for economy
Maine’s 330 summer camps employ 500 full-time and 10,500 seasonal workers.
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Romney keeps secrets – unless law says he can’t
Obama hasn’t been totally open either. But the Republican presidential candidate has been unprecedentedly secretive about his finances and campaign, which has its political benefits and downsides.
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Mass. town weighs $20 fines for swearing in public
Supporters say the proposal is meant to crack down on loud profanity in downtown areas and public parks.
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L.L.Bean pledges $1 million to U.S. parks foundation
The money will support the foundation’s America’s Best Idea program, which provides grants for innovative projects that encourage use of national parks.
Posted inBusiness
US Internet advertising spending hits $8.4B in 1Q
The record for any quarter is $9 billion in the final three months of 2011.
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Apple kicks Google Maps off iPhone, adds Facebook
With the next version of Apple Inc.’s software, users will also be able to update their Facebook statuses by talking to their phones.
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Facebook’s growth rate reportedly slowing
Investors are concerned about Facebook’s ability to keep increasing revenue and make money from its growing mobile audience. Meanwhile,
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US Coast Guard tows stranded vessel to Maine
U.S. Coast Guard crews from Maine have rescued a stranded fishing vessel 110 miles off the coast.
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Fairfield police log June 11
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity June 11: