The cash-and-stock deal deal comes a little more than a year after Office Depot combined with OfficeMax, with too many stores fighting for too few sales.
February 2015
Posted inLifestyle, News
Maine author Melissa Sweet wins Caldecott Honor for ‘The Right Word’
Rockport illustrator also wins the Sibert award for her latest collaboration.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former teacher pleads guilty to sexually assaulting student
Police say the former automotive tech teacher assaulted the girl when he took her on ‘test drives.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
One dead, 3 injured in Millinocket crash
Investigators say an SUV rear-ended a car on Route 157 late Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inNation & World, News
Lance Armstrong cited after SUV hits cars, girlfriend lies for him
Police cite Armstrong with failing to report an accident and speeding weeks after the Dec. 28 accident.
Posted inNew England Patriots, News, Sports
Giddy fans cheer Patriots at Boston victory parade
Sunday’s 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks was New England’s fourth championship and their first in a decade, and that brought exuberant fans out into the winter chill.
Posted inBusiness
Staples buys Office Depot for $6 billion
The cash-and-stock deal deal comes a little more than a year after Office Depot combined with OfficeMax, with too many stores fighting for too few sales.
Posted inEditorials
OUR OPINION: Mental health issues spur need for crisis training
Bill would require some police to learn specialized skills to defuse life-threatening situations.
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine’s energy future lies with our resources: wood, wind, water, sun
In spite of the popularity of renewable energy sources, substantial subsidies still being given fossil fuel suppliers.
Posted inLocal & State
Price of gas expected to begin slow climb
A federal energy agency has forecast the 2015 average cost at $2.33, down a dollar from 2014’s average price.