J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter profit nearly triples on Folgers acquisition, profit margins
J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter profit soars on coffee Maine author wins National Book Award for account of young civil rights pioneer
Winning author tells story of civil rights pioneer Nestle says poor weather hurt harvest, canned pumpkin for pie may run short for holidays
Rain may put pumpkin pie in peril, Nestle says Group pushes for proposed legislation to mandate paid sick leave in Maine
Group rallies for Maine paid sick leave bill BJ’s Wholesale Club 3rd-quarter profit drops on charge, sales rise
BJ’s Wholesale 3Q profit falls on charge PORTLAND, Ore. — A legal settlement over worker pay pushed BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.’s third-quarter profit down 37 percent although sales grew for the retailer. Survivor says Oregon van crash like ‘dream’ after 2 die, 2 critically injured
Survivor says fatal Ore. van crash like ‘dream’ Dollar General shares rise in debut after pricing below expected range
Dollar General shares rise in debut PORTLAND, Ore. — A strong debut by Dollar General in its first day of trading may signal a warmer reception for public offerings, a market that nearly froze last year and has had a fitful recovery. 2 dead, 14 hurt after van carrying members of Colorado church group crashes in eastern Oregon
2 dead, 14 hurt in eastern Oregon van rollover 1 dead, 15 hurt after van carrying members of Colorado church group crashes in eastern Oregon
1 dead, 15 hurt in eastern Oregon van rollover Discount retailer Dollar General prices IPO shares at low end of range, trading begins Friday
Dollar General IPO set at $21 per share PORTLAND, Ore. — Investors looking to have a hand in the future of frugal will watch shares of discount retailer Dollar General, which will begin trading Friday now that the company has priced its initial public offering. Van carrying members of Colorado church group crashes in Oregon, killing 1, injuring 15
1 killed, 15 injured in E. Oregon van rollover Retail broker Umpqua Investments hires 39 new workers in expansion, plans to open new offices
Umpqua hires 39 in expansion, plans new offices Discount retailer Dollar General expected to price shares in IPO, begin trading Friday
Dollar General IPO drawing draws investor buzz Off New England, warming ocean drives fish away from shore _ and market bins
Warming drives off Cape Cod’s namesake, other fish Oregon woman filed for divorce the week before she was killed by husband, who killed self
Oregon woman killed by husband filed for divorce Creditors withdraw motion seeking examiner in FairPoint Communications bankruptcy
Creditors withdraw motion in FairPoint bankruptcy Man named to head commission to boost economies in northern parts of Maine, Vt., NH and NY
Maine man nominated to head northern border panel Despite budget cuts and tuition hikes, Oregon colleges see record numbers in the classroom
Enrollment reaches record high at Oregon colleges Man opens fire at Oregon lab, killing estranged wife, injuring 2 others before killing self
2 dead, 2 wounded in Ore. office park shooting Fire heavily damages southeast Portland elementary school; students, teachers escape unharmed
Fire damages Portland elementary school PORTLAND, Ore. — More than 400 students escaped a three-alarm fire that heavily damaged a southeast Portland elementary school. Police say man opens fire at Ore. drug-testing lab, killing woman before being fatally shot
Police: Man opens fire at Ore. lab, killing woman 2 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Oregon drug-testing facility
2 dead, 2 others wounded at Ore. office park Police say two killed, two others wounded in shooting at an Oregon office park
Police say 2 die in Oregon office park shooting 2 dead, reports of others shot at office park in Portland, Ore.
2 dead, reports of others shot at Ore. office park Fire engulfs southeast Portland school
Fire engulfs Portland school PORTLAND, Ore. — A three-alarm fire has been reported at an Oregon elementary school. Northern New England lawmakers postpone meeting with FairPoint officials
3-state meeting with FairPoint postponed PORTLAND, Maine — Legislative leaders from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have postponed a three-state meeting with FairPoint Communications to discuss the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Republicans say Oregon Democratic congressman’s health care vote makes him target in 2010
GOP targets Ore. Dem lawmaker’s health care vote Casino group collects 99,000 signatures in support of plan to build in western Maine
Group collects 99,000 signatures for Maine casino Federal government: Fish known for its ugly mug and protruding teeth doesn’t need protection
Wolffish doesn’t need federal protection PORTLAND, Maine — A deep-water fish that’s known as much for its ugly mug as its ability to gobble up whole urchins and crabs in a few swift chomps won’t be getting federal protection after all. Better at politics than free throws? Ex-Trail Blazer eyes Oregon governor’s race
Will he shoot? Ex-Trail Blazer eyes Ore. gov race |