Sun Journal – Page 62 – Centralmaine.com

Switch to ‘best if used by’ labels will reduce food waste, USDA says

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine introduced food date-labeling legislation this year.

by LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

The drone was one of two being used by a civilian U.S. Navy oceanographic survey ship near the Philippines, according to the Pentagon.

by Tom Moroney Bloomberg December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

With a $1.5 billion remake of the 150-year-old Balsams in the White Mountains, he’s banking on a future of dependably excellent snowpack.

by Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

He becomes the country’s oldest prison inmate for crimes in the 1970s and ’80s.

by TOM MURPHY Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Drugmaker Mylan was widely criticized for the high price of its branded emergency allergy treatment.

by BASSEM MROUE Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

All sides trade blame as the evacuation of the beseiged Syrian city is again suspended.

by CHARLES FLEMING Los Angeles Times December 16, 2016

Off-road capability has made Subaru the bestselling brand in rural, rugged states such as Maine, Washington and Colorado.

by Associated Press December 16, 2016

Russell Wilson throws three touchdown passes as Seattle improves to 9-4-1.

by Staff report December 15, 2016

The anonymous benefactor plans to hand out about $20,000 to people in need in Greater Portland.

by CALVIN WOODWARD and RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press December 15, 2016December 16, 2016

Despite news since election day there appears little interest in revolt by those who actually vote.