Investors have a busy week ahead as they continue monitoring the hottest inflation in decades and its impact on consumers.
November 2022
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta police cruiser was unlocked and running, with AR-15 rifle inside, when stolen, according to court documents
Kyle King, 27, who reportedly took the cruiser from the Augusta police station, contacted a dispatcher from the Shaw’s Plaza, where a Farmington family said it had a confrontation with him. There is no indication King attempted to use the rifle, which was secured with a gun lock.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State looks to release plan for extra heating assistance this week
Winter’s not even begun, but more than 33,100 households in Maine have applied for help with heating bills so far this season, an 18.6% increase over the same time last year.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupts, and officials warn people to prepare
The U.S. Geological Survey warned the roughly 200,000 people on the Big Island that ‘lava flows can change rapidly.’
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Santa comes to Kringleville in Waterville
Santa Claus took time away from busy operations at the North Pole to meet with children Sunday at Kringleville in Waterville and hear what they want for Christmas. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville police chief retires Wednesday; city looks to reassess department’s operations
Chief Joseph Massey has been with the Police Department for 36 years, 15 as chief, and city officials are seeking a successor who might oversee an overhaul of policing in Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike
Commuter railroads and Amtrak would also be affected by a strike because many of them use tracks owned by the freight railroads.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
Shoppers spent a record $9.12 billion online on Black Friday, up 2.3% from last year, according to Adobe. E-commerce activity continued to be strong over the weekend, with $9.55 billion in online sales.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Tiger Woods withdraws from his tournament with foot injury
Tiger Woods withdraws from the Hero World Challenge with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Times Record
Lewiston woman hospitalized after fiery Topsham crash with infant in car
Police are still investigating the single-vehicle crash that injured driver Kyndric Stewart, 25, but left her 2-month-old daughter unharmed.