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Camden National: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) — CAMDEN, Maine (AP) — Camden National Corp. (CAC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $12.4 million.The bank, based in Camden, Maine, said it had earnings of 85 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $66.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $42.8 million, which beat Street forecasts.Camden National shares have dropped 18% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 24% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CACSource

Paccar: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — Paccar Inc. (PCAR) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $1.22 billion.On a per-share basis, the Bellevue, Washington-based company said it had net income of $2.33.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.14 per share.The truck maker posted revenue of $8.88 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $8.44 billion, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.28 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PCAR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PCARSource

13-year-old shot while inside car in Aurora

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora Police are investigating a shooting that sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital after he was shot while inside a car.At around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Aurora Police said the boy was shot while in the area of 13th Avenue and Potomac Street at the corner of Freedom Park.Two other people were also inside the car but were unharmed. 2 teens arrested for riot at Lookout Mountain Youth Detention Center The teen was taken to a local hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police said they do not know what led up to the shooting and are working to develop suspect information.Anyone who has information or who may have seen something is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a cash reward.

RTD to vote on lowering fares for all destinations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Tuesday, RTD will vote on a new proposal that could reduce fares starting in 2024. If passed, the plan would not only reduce the cost of bus and train rides, but it would also level fares across all destinations. RTD could lower fares, offer an $88 monthly pass “Public transportation is a means of garnering access and opportunity,” Debra Johnson, RTD’s general manager and CEO, said in a statement. “The operative word in what we do is ‘public,’ and RTD’s goal is to ensure all people within the region have access to transportation.”Currently, RTD divides fares into zones. The new proposal would do away with that system.If passed, this proposal would lower RTD fares for all locations except the airport. (Credit: RTD)If the proposal passes, a local three-hour pass to travel around Denver and to nearby cities would drop from $3 to $2.75, and the day pass would drop from $6 to $5.50.A three-hour and day pass to DIA would cost $10. City council votes to extend emergenc...

Ways to save during this week's heat wave

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Severe weather and triple-digit heat can cause power outages in the metro area. Xcel Energy told FOX31 nearly 1,500 people lost power just days ago due to a lightning strike in Jefferson County. Another cause of an outage can be the overuse of power during a heat wave. “Oh it's a hot one, thank goodness for the clouds,” said homeowner Walter Hochner. Increased use of cooling systems can create a heavier load on the power grid. Xcel told FOX31 the plan to prepare for summer heat includes allowing customers to volunteer to reduce their power usage in exchange for a discount as part of the Saver’s Switch and AC Rewards programs. Hot temperatures bring health risks to Colorado “Customers have volunteered to decrease their load in order to be able to increase the capacity of our system,” said Xcel spokesperson Iffie Jennings.Xcel will continue to install special meters that alert the company of any power outages throughout the coming months. If you don't have one yet,...

Take a look inside the new Wild Animal Refuge in southern Colorado

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Colo. (KXRM) — You may have heard of the Wild Animal Sanctuary located in Keenesburg, which is home to hundreds of exotic animals including wolves, lions and bears. Nestled in the far southern reaches of Colorado is another location, the Wild Animal Refuge, which is closed to the public and contains nearly 10,000 acres of land in Springfield."We do have the Wild Animal Sanctuary that's up in Keenesburg, Colorado," said the Director of Animal Care at the Wild Animal Refuge, Taylor Logan. "That is open to the public, and we use that for a lot of our outreach. The reason we're not open day-to-day down here [in Springfield] is the amount of money and infrastructure it would take, would not be made up by the sheer number of guests that would be able to make it out."A big entrance sign in Baca County upon entry to The Wild Animal Refuge.After many twists and turns off back roads in Baca County, you can find the entrance gates to the Wild Animal Refuge. FOX31's sister station,...

DeSantis is in a car accident on his way to Tennessee presidential campaign events but isn’t injured

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in a car accident Tuesday as he traveled to campaign events in Tennessee for his 2024 presidential bid but wasn’t injured, his campaign said.The Republican White House hopeful “was in a car accident while traveling to an event in Chattanooga, Tennessee,” on Tuesday, campaign press secretary Bryan Griffin confirmed to The Associated Press. DeSantis “and his team are uninjured,” Griffin said.Representatives for DeSantis’ campaign did not answer questions about who was driving the governor or reveal details about the accident. DeSantis was continuing on to his event, spokesman Andrew Romeo said.DeSantis was scheduled to hold events throughout central and eastern Tennessee on Tuesday. He has trailed front-runner Donald Trump in the GOP presidential contest.

FWC reminds fishers of rules and safety ahead of Lobster ‘Mini’-Season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

FLORIDA (WSVN) — Lobster enthusiasts and fishermen are gearing up for the highly anticipated two-day Lobster Sport “Mini” Season, commencing at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and concluding at midnight on Thursday. As an opportunity for recreational fishermen to enjoy a head start on lobster fishing before the commercial boats, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a media event at 10 a.m. to address the essential rules and regulations.The FWC’s media event will cover crucial topics aimed at promoting safety and responsible fishing practices during the Mini-Season. Among the key aspects to be discussed are the rules and regulations governing the event, dive flag safety, safe boating practices, and the proper method for measuring lobsters through a live demonstration.Fishermen participating in the Mini-Season are advised to adhere to the specific guidelines laid out by the FWC. For Monroe County and Biscayne National Park, the Daily B...

Spotify is hiking its prices

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

New York (CNN) — Spotify is the latest streaming service to hike its prices.Beginning Monday, new subscribers will pay $1 more per month for its ad-free premium plan, rising to $10.99 per month. Current customers are being given a “one-month grace period before the new price becomes effective,” Spotify said.Spotify’s other tiers, like its family and student plans, are also getting a $1 per month bump. The monthly cost of Duo, a plan that lets two people split a premium plan, is rising by $2, to $14.99. The price increases are now in effect for subscribers in a number of countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.In a release, Sweden-based Spotify said the “market landscape has continued to evolve since we launched” in 2008, and that the price hikes “will help us continue to deliver value to fans and artists on our platform.” Subscribers will get an email on Monday alerting them to the new prices.Spotify (SPOT) will also continuing offering a fre...

TikTok brings in text posts to rival Elon Musk’s X

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:07:15 GMT

London (CNN) — TikTok will now allow users to post text-only content for the first time in a challenge to Elon Musk’s beleaguered X, formerly known as Twitter.Announcing the new post format Monday, the video streaming platform said it would broaden “options for creators to share their ideas and express their creativity.”“With text posts, we’re expanding the boundaries of content creation for everyone on TikTok, giving the written creativity we’ve seen in comments, captions, and videos a dedicated space to shine,” the company said in a statement.Users are now able to share “stories, poems, recipes, and other written content,” which can be customized by adding sound, stickers and background colors, among other features.In perhaps the most direct challenge to the X platform, text posts on TikTok will allow users to tag other accounts and add hashtags that relate to trending topics.The latest move by TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, may prove to be another kno...