July 29, 2016
2016
Posted inNation & World
Restraints sought on third-party debt collectors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a massive overhaul of the collection industry.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Hillary Clinton accepts nomination with ‘boundless confidence’ in America
She acknowledges that ‘some people just don’t know what to make of me,’ and now has just over three months to overcome Donald Trump’s visceral connection with some voters.
Posted inNation & World
Syrian militants claim break with al-Qaida
U.S. officials suspect the Nusra Front’s change doesn’t go beyond a name.
Posted inNation & World
FDA halts South Florida blood bank donations over Zika concerns
The agency wants blood collection stopped until donations can be tested for the Zika virus.
Posted inNation & World, News
Boston reviews camp rules after boy dies
A 7-year-old boy wandered away from a community center in South Boston and was found dead in the water at a nearby beach.
Posted inNews, Politics
Travel guru Rick Steves donates $50,000 to Maine’s marijuana legalization campaign
He makes makes good on a promise made in May to match contributions by other supporters.
Posted inNews, Politics
Effort to require background checks for Maine private gun sales gets big donation
A Seattle-based entrepreneur contributes $125,000 to supporters of the referendum effort.
Posted inNation & World
Study: To reverse damage of all-day sitting at desk, daily exercise should last at least an hour
Not exercising and sitting all day is as dangerous as being obese or smoking, researchers found.
Posted inMaine, News
Florida man, 80, arrested in strangling death of Presque Isle resident
Robert Craig is arrested Thursday in Florida following the death last week of 86-year-old Leo Corriveau.