This is the second year for the Kennebunk-based company’s ’50 States for Good’ initiative.
December 2014
Posted inMaine, News
Teen charged with terrorizing in emailed threats that closed schools
The suspect is identified by his father as Justin Woodbury, 16. He is facing felony charges, but no one was ever in danger, the father says as Windham-Raymond schools prepare to reopen Thursday.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Pakistan buries victims of school massacre
The Pakistani government and military vowed a stepped up campaign aimed at rooting out militant strongholds in the country’s tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama says U.S. to end half-century Cold War standoff with Cuba
The president aims to expand economic ties, open an embassy in Havana and ease travel restrictions, though tourist travel to Cuba will remain banned.
Posted inNation & World, News
N.H. police recover 13 pups stolen from pet store, arrest four teens
The pooches, worth over $5,000, included chocolate Labrador retrievers, cockapoos, a Shar-Pei, Papillion and a cocker spaniel.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mass. pharmacy’s co-owners, 12 others arrested in 2012 meningitis outbreak
Tainted steroids manufactured by the pharmacy allegedly caused 750 people in 20 states to develop meningitis or other infections.
Posted inBusiness
Ruble volatile as Russians rush to stores
The ruble has suffered catastrophic losses this week as traders fret over the impact of low oil prices and Western sanctions.
Posted inNation & World, News
Upgrades at busiest U.S. border crossing thrill commuters
Waits to enter San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico, during the morning rush have dropped to less than 45 minutes from two hours since September.
Posted inEditorials
OUR OPINION: Spousal caregivers need to know help is out there
Relief is available, but it’s hard to convince people to accept it, and we need to find out how to make it easier.