Brand-name pretzels, yogurt bars and roasted peanuts will be handed out on trips longer than 250 miles, as will the traditional Biscoff cookies.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Young adults now far less likely to out-earn parents at age 30 mark
A study finds the number who will do better is down to about half, as the growing income gap takes a toll on the American Dream.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Podcast: Olive branches might work, but fig leaves don’t cover fake news
Portland Press Herald columnists discuss the week’s headlines.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage certifies results for all but 2 Nov. 8 referendum votes
The governor’s proclamation does not include ballot questions on marijuana legalization and an income tax surcharge because recount requests pushed back the certification process.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmaker’s nonprofit is fined for mailer accusing Democrat of supporting terrorists
A Republican on the state ethics panel describes the $673 fine as a ‘bargain,’ considering the election loss of the target, former House Majority Leader Jeff McCabe.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Elliott Schwartz, Maine’s best-known classical composer, dies at 80
The mentor of generations of Bowdoin College students was an influential innovator in his field, and his work materials are in the Library of Congress.
Posted inMaine, News
Madison selectmen to hold public hearing on possible retail marijuana moratorium
The town is seeking input Dec. 19 on a six-month hold on the establishment of marijuana stores or social clubs in town.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mystery, questions plague central Maine farmers after acts of vandalism
Officials say the motives behind all the farm-related incidents are still perplexing, even as the FBI contacted police about whether environmental extremism or terrorism might be involved.
Posted inMaine, News
Belgrade hires new town clerk
The Planning Board has scheduled a Dec. 15 public hearing on proposed changes to Commercial Development Review Ordinance.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Court in session at Temple Academy
Basketball teams to play on wood floor — not carpet — this season.