Business
 Trade seen as economic bright spot this year
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as demand for imports fell by the largest amount since the last recession was ending. Analysts forecast that trade would continue to be one of the economy's few bright spots this year.
Bill includes tax breaks for horse racing industry
WASHINGTON - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., netted tax breaks for the thoroughbred industry in the farm bill worth $126 million over the next 10 years, a provision that helped guarantee his support for the hotly debated bill.
Hot topic
According to the Maine Office of Energy Independence and Security, a wood-pellet-fueled boiler produces energy at about half the cost of oil.
Paper industry fears fight for pellets
Les Otten's plan to sell and service pellet-fired boilers has sparked the concern of at least one industrial group.
Pellets fuel Otten biz New company targets beleaguered oil consumers
Ian Burnes, Office of Energy Independence and Security
Preschool receives accreditation
OXFORD - The Child Health Center's Child's Care Center and Preschool, located in Oxford, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals. The center serves children from infants through sixth grade.
Treadwell attends photo institute
DIXFIELD - Christal Treadwell of Studio 6 in Dixfield successfully completed the 47th annual session of the New England Institute of Professional Photography at the Ocean Edge Resort and Club, Brewster, Mass., April 6-11.
Technician joins Advance Orthotic
AUBURN - Nathan Fish has joined Advance Orthotic & Prosthetic Services Inc. as an orthotic technician. The Lewiston resident is enrolled at the University of Southern Maine majoring in social behavior sciences along with computer science and Web development.
Broughton teams with Regency Corp.
MEXICO - Former Downeast Mortgage loan originator Sarah Broughton recently announced her new affiliation with Regency Mortgage Corp. Broughton will be a senior residential mortgage planner, working out of her Mexico office at 313 Main St.
Norway Savings announces hire
NORWAY - Norway Savings Bank announces that Vicky Libby has accepted the position of vice president and loan servicing manager. She will work out of the bank's main office in Norway.
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