One forecast says Web sales in November and December will increase 17.2 percent, to $94.7 billion.
2016
Posted inBusiness
For-profit colleges predict rosier ride under Trump
Many of the schools say President Obama’s regulations on fraud and abuse kept them fighting for survival.
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Posted inNation & World
At least 20 killed while fleeing Aleppo
A military official estimates that on Tuesday alone, 20,000 fled the push into eastern Aleppo by Syrian government forces.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine regulators expand investigation of FairPoint’s service quality
The State Public Utilities Commission will review the company’s performance in the first half of 2016 as the agency considers a $500,000 fine for inadequacies in 2014 and 2015.
Posted inNation & World
Iraqi forces assault villages near Mosul, face suicide bombers
It is a blatant reminder that militants still hold ground far from the main battlefield.
Posted inBusiness
After success in Texas, McDonald’s expanding test of fresh beef burgers
After a trial run using never-frozen beef received a positive response, the burger chain will expand testing to Oklahoma.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump picking D.C., Wall Street insiders for 3 Cabinet posts
Steven Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs executive who was finance chairman of the president-elect’s campaign, will lead Treasury, sources say.
Posted inMaine, News
Richmond moving to temporarily ban marijuana retail stores, social clubs
A special town meeting to decide on a moratorium is expected to be scheduled for sometime in January.
Posted inMaine, News
Navy’s Blue Angels aerial team will perform in Brunswick next summer
The team will highlight the Great State of Maine Air Show in August in its only New England appearance of the year.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta City Council to consider rules for meeting conduct
Councilors are also set to consider a marijuana moratorium to address retail stores and social clubs.