After a brief boost when the tariffs took effect, American steelmakers are reeling as demand drops.
Steve Ericson
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Bowdoinham voters asked to OK liquor sales on Sundays
Formerly a “dry” town, Bowdoinham residents voted in 2013 to allow malt liquor and wine to be sold and consumed at state-licensed establishments any day but Sunday
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
Naloxone underprescribed to high-risk patients, Maine researchers say
Maine Medical Center found that only 6 percent of high-risk patients were prescribed the anti-overdose drug when they visited clinics run by the hospital’s parent company.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Brunswick shelter reopens for cat adoptions
Midcoast Humane shut down for days after several cats showed signs of respiratory infections.
Posted inNation & World, News
Liberal icon Trudeau wins 2nd term but loses majority
But the prime minister appeared likely to fall short of winning a clear majority in Canada’s parliamentary elections Monday.
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Researchers find 2nd warship from Battle of Midway
Deep-sea researchers looking for sunken World War II ships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down during the historic battle.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Netflix borrowing $2 billion as war for content heats up
Much of the revenue will go toward development of original material.
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U.S. produced more than half last year’s new millionaires
About 675,000 people crossed the 7-figure line propelled mostly by equity and tech stock investments.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Online ordering boom gives rise to virtual restaurants
Thousands of restaurants are experimenting with virtual spinoffs as they try to capitalize on the rising popularity of online ordering
Posted inBusiness
U.S. stocks close broadly higher, led by tech companies, banks
The latest gains nudge the S&P 500 above 3,000 points for the first time in a month.