Inflation jumped 7.5 percent in January from a year ago, the fastest increase in four decades.
2022
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Higher prices boost 2021 Maine lobster landings to record $725 million
Despite its record-breaking value, the haul was one of the smallest in the past decade. It was a huge jump in price that pushed the value over the top.
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Posted inNation & World
Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin’s libel claim against New York Times
He finds that the former Alaska governor had not met the legal standard showing that the newspaper acted out of malice.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield man assaults 2 officers while being arrested for domestic violence, police say
Isaac O’Connor, 25, arrested Saturday on one charge of domestic violence assault and two charges of assault on an officer after he spit on a Fairfield officer and later grabbed another, according to officials.
Posted inSports
NASCAR prepares for season of change
The Next Gen car arrives for the 2022, which kicks off Sunday with the Daytona 500.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta residents on private roads seek city trash pickup
An association of property owners says city requirement for public easement to collect rubbish is onerous.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England
Students’ boat launched with help from Maine nonprofit lands in Norway
The boat launched by New Hampshire middle school students had lost its hull and keel on its 8,300-mile journey, but the deck and cargo hold were still intact.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Rams’ Jefferson wins Super Bowl, welcomes a son
Van Jefferson welcomes a newborn son hours after Los Angeles beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Trevor Noah will entertain at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
He also will host the 64th annual Grammys on April 3.
Posted inSports
Built to win now, Rams deliver with Super Bowl title
Los Angeles went all in and it paid off in a big way Sunday night.