Madison student to travel to D.C. for environment forum.
2016
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama sends Congress record $4.1 trillion 2017 spending plan
The White House is countering the worsening deficit outlook with a proposed $10-per barrel tax on oil that would finance “clean” transportation projects.
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Posted inBusiness, News
After challenging holiday, Sears to speed up store closings
Comparable-store sales in the fourth quarter dropped 6.9 percent at Sears, and 7.2 percent at Kmart, which the company also owns.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump, Sanders look to win New Hampshire; some just hope to survive
Jeb Bush, John Kasich and Chris Christie are banking on good showings in the Republican primary to prove they’re viable candidates.
Posted inMaine, News
Snow causes minor accidents in central Maine
The storm dropped a few inches of soft powder snow in the area overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.
Posted inNation & World, News
S. Korea: North blew up rocket stage to confound analysts
South Korean officials and foreign analysts say they now believe the first stage of the rocket had a cagey new feature: It was deliberately rigged to blow up after separation.
Posted inNation & World, News
Helicopters, boats rescue dozens after deadly train crash in Germany
At least 10 people are dead and officials are trying to determine why safety measures failed.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police investigate double stabbing on Marginal Way
Police say the two men who were stabbed were taken to a hospital after they crashed a car at Longfellow Square.
Posted inEditorials
OUR OPINION: Baffling prison policy threatens inmate rights
Limits on free speech have to be justified, and rules have to be clear.
Posted inNews, Sports
Cape Elizabeth native aims high as Biathlon World Cup returns to Maine
Clare Egan, showing promise as a shooter-skier in her second season on the circuit, will compete in Presque Isle.