June 6, 2007
Maine tenagers who are used to chatting while driving may have to break the habit and leave their cellular phones alone while they’re behind the wheel. A bill, which has won all-but-final Senate approval after it was approved in the …
June 6, 2007
Arthur Ginsberg says lies by his ex-wife’s divorce lawyer harmed his daughters, forced him into bankruptcy and damaged his reputation — yet the well-connected lawyer got off with a warning. The lawyer, John P. Griffith, says he didn’t even merit …
June 6, 2007
Supervalu Inc. announced this week that it was recalling some ground beef sold in its Albertsons and Save-A-Lot stores because it is believed to be contaminated with E. coli. Most of the products were sold under the Moran’s label at …
June 6, 2007
CarInsurance.com recently announced that it has expanded its auto insurance agency into Michigan, making it the 21st state where the on-line company does business. CarInsurance.com offers insurance products in all 50 states, Canada and the United Kingdom. CarInsurance.com said it …
June 6, 2007
AAA Mid-Atlantic and Drive Smart Virginia, along with the insurance industry and other partners, are calling on Virginians to take action today on Distracted Driving Awareness Day and make a pledge to pay attention while driving. Distracted Driving Awareness Day …
June 5, 2007
Jeffrey Burke has joined Encompass Insurance Co. as the regional sales director the company’s West Central Region, headquartered in Englewood, Colo. The region includes the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Burke …
June 4, 2007
Weather forecasters agree that the 2007 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, with peak activity in August through October, should be a busy one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center says there …
June 4, 2007
Weather forecasters differ somewhat in their methodologies and numbers but appear to agree on one matter: the 2007 hurricane season looks to be a busy one along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. They predict that anywhere from seven to 10 …
June 4, 2007
Spooked by devastating wildfire seasons, the nation’s top insurers are inspecting homes in high-risk areas throughout the West and threatening to cancel coverage if owners don’t clear brush or take other precautions. The inspections have angered homeowners and watchdog groups …