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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
Wholesale inflation in U.S. slowed further in December to 6.2%
Wholesale prices in the United States rose 6.2% in December from a year earlier, a sixth straight monthly slowdown and a hopeful sign that inflation pressures will continue to cool.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
A slowdown in U.S. inflation eases some pressure on households
Gas and electricity prices have fallen, but grocery costs continue to be a sore spot.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2022
U.S. wholesale inflation eases to 8%, its 4th straight slowdown
The figures came in lower than economists expected and make it more likely that the Federal Reserve will increase its benchmark interest rate in smaller increments.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
In a city of divided loyalties, Lewiston voters cite economy and abortion as top concerns
Both Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage have carried the city on their previous paths to the Blaine House.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2022
Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills
In 'Maine Choices,' former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills' budget was 580% higher than inflation. It's true, but that isn't as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
Biden at UN to call Russian war an affront to body’s charter
White House officials say the crux of President Joe Biden's visit to the U.N. this year would be a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2022
More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Inflation eases as consumer prices rise 6.3% in July
Inflation started rising sharply in the spring of 2021 as the economy rebounded with surprising speed from the short but devastating coronavirus recession a year earlier.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll
Persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.
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