DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler began shipping the new Jeep Cherokee on Tuesday, giving dealers a long-awaited entry in the fastgrowing compact crossover SUV market. Distribution of the Cherokees had been delayed while the company tinkered with the new nine-speed automatic transmissions to make them shift more smoothly. Company spokesmen confirmed that trucks hauling Cherokees began […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — For the third consecutive month, sales of single-family existing homes resulted in a double-digit statistical gain over the prior year. Maine Listings reported Monday that 1,307 homes changed hands in September — a 24.59 percent jump compared to the same month one year ago. Statewide, the median sales price for those homes […]

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: It is hard to watch the news or read an editorial these days without bumping into a rant or rave about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — also known as the ACA or “Obamacare.” While I don’t have either a rant or rave to entertain you with, I have done enough […]

AUBURN — Top It Frozen Yogurt Bar recently celebrated its official grand opening in Auburn. Located at 168 Main St., the yogurt shop offers eight flavors of frozen yogurt, four twists, and more than 20 different toppings, allowing the customer to create an array of flavor combinations. Purchased by weight at .47 cents an ounce, […]

NORWAY — Today’s kids know everything about everything, but how much to do they know about the value of saving? Norway Savings Bank’s participation in the Lights, Camera, Save! competition seeks to answer that very question. “The Lights, Camera, Save! contest will allow teens to role play and record their thoughts regarding the value of […]

GORHAM — Martin’s Point Health Care recently introduced Dr. Sarah Gallo, a family medicine physician, as the newest addition to its Gorham Health Care Center. Gallo will be practicing family medicine at Martin’s Point, which will also include obstetrics and inpatient medicine. Gallo received her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine, and […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor will offer sessions of its free course that educates employers and the public about regulations governing the work- place. The Laws Governing Workplace Rights classes are taught by staff of the Wage and Hour Division of the Bureau of Labor Standards. Courses will be held Nov. 13 at […]

PORTLAND — The Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Maine recently announced that Chief Executive Officer Joan McDonald will retire in November. McDonald, who has been part of Girl Scouting for more than 30 years, has led Girl Scouts in Maine since 1992 when she first took the role of CEO for Kennebec Council. […]