Ten Maine hospitals received fines this year, down from 12 in 2021.
Steve Ericson
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
U.S. poised to ban shark fin trade, pleasing conservationists
Millions of sharks are butchered every year to satisfy shark fin demand in Asia.
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Posted inMaine, New England
Murderous 1600s pirate hid out in U.S. colonies with impunity
One of the world’s most ruthless pirates hid in plain sight in the American colonies, according to new evidence.
Posted inNew England, Schools and Education
Vermont settles religious schools tuition lawsuits
The settlement follows a June U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said Maine schools cannot exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education.
Posted inNation & World
China jails Chinese Canadian pop star Kris Wu
Wu will be imprisoned for 13 years on rape and other charges.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
High mortgage rates send homebuyers scrambling for relief
As mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Small businesses, and shoppers, return to holiday markets
For some small businesses, the markets are a welcome respite after a punishing couple of years.
Posted inNation & World, News
Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York
The National Weather Service reported single-day totals of 3 feet in many places along the eastern end of Lake Erie.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, Politics
Colorado Democrat Adam Frisch concedes race against Boebert as it goes to recount
Democrat Adam Frisch has conceded his tight U.S. House race against Republican Lauren Boebert, even though the race has yet to be called officially.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York hasn’t licensed any pot shops, yet they abound
Stores openly selling marijuana can now be found throughout New York City, operated by people who shrugged at licensing requirements.