First-quarter earnings are likely to drop for many of them as the online spending shift and Amazon’s dominance take their toll.
May 2017
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Analysis: Trump needed a good excuse to fire Comey, who gave it to him
Comey’s misstatements to a Senate Committee cleared the way for the president to get rid of an FBI director who had the ability to make Trump’s life difficult.
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Posted inMaine, News
‘Traffic Calming Policy’ vote tabled in Skowhegan to allow more time to study plan
In a unanimous vote, selectmen decided said no action will be taken on the plan until after a May 23 public hearing on traffic changes.
Posted inNews
Citing case law, judge erases Hernandez conviction
She says she is required to vacate a conviction if the defendant dies before his appeal.
Posted inMaine, News
Toddler dies at home in Raymond
Police are investigating the death, which happened at a residence that also houses a day care center, but it is not considered suspicious, authorities told WCSH-TV.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lawyers for convicted dermatologist Joel Sabean plan appeal
They also want Joel Sabean to remain free while the appeal is pursued.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lacrosse notebook: Messalonskee starting to find scoring balance
Eagles searching for right mix after heavy graduation last spring.
Posted inMaine, News
Parishioners mourn loss of priest removed from church amid sexual abuse allegations
Experts who deal with sex abuse cases say such abuse scars victims for life.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill to add bottle deposit to ‘nips’ advances
The legislation to charge a refundable 5-cent deposit on miniature liquor bottles is aimed at reducing roadside litter.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey clouds future of Russia probe
Democrats and some Republicans question the timing of the firing, as Comey was leading an investigation to determine whether associates of the president may have coordinated with Russia to interfere in the presidential election.