PORTLAND, Maine — Glenn Close's signature characters have boiled a bunny, plotted the skinning of Dalmatian puppies and, more recently, helped arrange the killing of a pet dog to leverage a balky witness. She suggests that her new business venture is a

NEW HAVEN: As the world is currently in the grips of a severe financial crisis, with its impact hitting the real economy almost everywhere, large divisions are emerging among rich country governments and economists as to how to deal with global poverty, n

For the Laudick family, creating jewelry isn't just about designing something attractive that sparkles. These craftsmen believe their work is an art form that results in a timeless piece of jewelry to be handed down for generations.

Saturday's downpours allowed for some local counties to lift their outdoor fire ban. Dry warm weather last week combined with dead leaves created the perfect conditions for brush fires, such as the one in Naples on Tuesday.

After announcing that it would drop from Division I to Division III, Hobart College's Lacrosse team will remain in Division I. The school’s board of trustees held a meeting Thursday night and reversed the decision.