WASHINGTON — Last April, telecom giant T-Mobile announced a megadeal: a $26 billion merger with rival Sprint, which would more than double T-Mobile’s value and give it a huge new chunk of the cellphone market. But for T-Mobile, one hurdle remained: Its deal needed approval from the Trump administration. The next day, in Washington, staffers […]
January 2019
Posted inNation / World
FBI: Man wanted to attack White House with antitank rocket
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man who traded his car for an antitank rocket and explosives in a plot to storm the White House is under arrest, authorities said. Hasher Jallal Taheb, 21, of Cumming, was arrested in an FBI sting operation Wednesday and is charged with attempting to damage or destroy a building owned […]
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Crosstown rivals in Portland contemplate combining their football teams
As participation drops, parents of Deering and Portland high school players will toss around the idea of unifying their teams Thursday night.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine financial institutions lending relief to civilian federal workers who aren’t getting paid
As the government shutdown continues, credit unions and banks are providing low-interest loans, deferments and other assistance, a ‘huge relief’ for their customers.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
New year brings changes as Mainers begin to file tax returns
The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes
Maine’s new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers’ agenda calls for more state spending.
Posted inNational Sports
Kyrie Irving apologizes to LeBron, puts up 27 and 18 to lead Celtics past Raptors
“I had to call Bron,” Celtics guard says, “and tell him I apologize for being that young player that wanted everything at his fingertips.”
Posted inNational Sports
Patriots’ Tom Brady, Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes achieve success different ways
The veteran New England quarterback and his young Kansas City counterpart take different approaches to the game, yet their results are undeniable.
Posted inNational Sports
Patriots preparing for anything in rematch with Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes
New England expects even tougher task defending Kansas City’s QB the second time around.
Posted inBoston Bruins, National Sports
Sean Couturier’s hat trick rallies Flyers past Bruins
Carter Hart stops 39 shots for Philadelphia.