The number of shoppers grew over the weekend, but they spent less on average than last year.
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Orono woman admits to allowing drug dealing from her home
Amy Hakola pleads guilty in federal court and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Trump meets with former CIA director Petraeus as secretary of state’s job becomes a battleground
A schism has emerged in the president-elect’s transition team, with loyalists criticizing Mitt Romney, who is also being considered for the job and will meet with Trump on Tuesday.
Delta bans rude pro-Trump passenger for life, gives refunds to others
A video posted on Facebook by a passenger shows a man standing in the aisle, yelling and insulting supporters of Democrat Hillary Clinton.
5,000 fish frozen into ice skating rink sparks an uproar in Japan
The fish were frozen against a blue floor, so it looked like they were swimming. Some formed the word ‘HELLO’ or made arrow-shaped signs in the ice.
Attack that injures 11 at Ohio State investigated as possible terrorist act
A student plows a car into pedestrians before getting out and stabbing them with a butcher knife, police say.
Newtown victim’s daughter urges Trump to drop Alex Jones, who called the massacre a hoax
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, a Donald Trump booster and founder of Infowars, has claimed repeatedly that the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School never happened.
Class-action suit alleges fraud by Electricity Maine
The lawsuit claims the company enrolls customers at artificially low rates and then transfers them with little notice to long-term rates that exceed the standard-offer rate.
Sunday’s Maine college roundup: Slow start doesn’t stop UMaine women
The Black Bears score just four points in the first quarter, but recover to win.
Waterville couple gives $4 million to Portland retirement community
The Cedars is developing a new approach to senior care to create the atmosphere of a home.