The walkout shuts down buses, trolleys and subways that provide about 900,000 rides a day.
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Posted inBusiness
Angie’s List looks for way to revive
Sliding sales cause the company to seek ‘strategic alternatives,’ such as a buyer or a partner.
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Posted inLifestyle
Bieber avoids judge’s arrest threat by settling lawsuit
A photographer claimed that he had been assaulted by one of the singer’s bodyguards.
Posted inBusiness
Gannett Co. walks away from $683 million deal to buy tronc
The deal would have added the Los Angeles Times and other newspapers with national reach to Gannett’s portfolio.
Posted inBusiness
U.S. auto sales fell in October even as incentives sweetened deals
Six years of growth have tapered off for most vehicle retailers, although sales are still near all-time highs.
Posted inPolitics
Trump makes sure he’s master of Web domain names that taint him
Donaldtrumpsucks.com is just one of the dozens he’s acquired to keep critics from using them.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
From QB to FB: Move pays off for Messalonskee junior
Austin Pelletier embraces role running the ball instead of throwing it.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Priesthood for women is unlikely, Pope Francis says
Some church observers had believed the pontiff’s commission on the role of women as deacons was a harbinger of change.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Cain, Poliquin differ on how to help Maine’s paper industry
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin focused on high energy costs and unfair regulations, while his challenger in Maine’s 2nd District said more needs to be done to grow the economy and foster innovation.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Student sections on the move for Maranacook-Yarmouth B South boys soccer title game
After Maranacook bleachers were damaged in meeting last year, students will be relocated for game Wednesday night.