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6 Shoulder Season Deals to Snag Now 09/01/2016 08:00pm • The official end of summer may not be until late September, but if you're like most Americans, the long Labor Day weekend marks summer's last hurrah, followed by an extended case of the post-summer vacation blues. Happily, you can maintain that post-trip buzz by continuing to travel in the fall. Th State fines Md. liquor chain for selling below minimum price 09/01/2016 01:21pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is fining a Maryland-based liquor store chain $37,500 for violating state law on minimum pricing of alcohol. The chain, Total Wine & More, currently is suing the state in federal court, challenging the decades-old law How to save even more during Labor Day sales events 09/01/2016 10:00am • For many Americans, Labor Day weekend is the last opportunity of the season to kick back, relax and enjoy the summer sunshine before it fades into fall. While an estimated 15.6 million travelers will fly the friendly skies for a last-minute getaway, many consumers will set their sights on savings an Port City Brewing to expand production in Alexandria 08/31/2016 05:30pm • WASHINGTON — State and local grant money will keep Port City Brewing in Alexandria and help pay for a $2.7 million expansion for the five-year-old craft brewer. Port City said that in addition to greatly expanding its production capacity, it will bring on 26 new employees and will source 75 per Local businesses ready to fly under new FAA drone rules 08/31/2016 09:25am • WASHINGTON — Several Washington-area businesses are anxious to get flying, days after new rules from the Federal Aviation Administration make it easier and faster to navigate the process of getting a permit to use drones for commercial purposes. Real estate, aerial photography, construction It Pays to Procrastinate: 5 Ways to Score Big on Last-Minute Purchases 08/30/2016 08:00pm • The early bird gets the worm is a timeworn saying. But it's not always true when it comes to shopping or booking travel. Certain retailers will discount items that don't sell, so with patience -- and a willingness to lose that item if it sells out at full price -- you can actually find a better dea Redesigned Mazda CX-9 makes the 7-seat crossover look good 08/29/2016 04:50am • WASHINGTON — Larger crossovers are pretty much the modern day minivan, although they are more family hauler then stylish machines. The prior Mazda CX-9 was a larger crossover with V6 and decent space inside to move the family, but it didn’t really standout from the crowded three-row crossover ma 7 Off-the-Beaten-Track Honeymoon Destinations That Won't Break the Bank 08/28/2016 08:00pm • Celebrate your newlywed status in an unconventional retreat.After devoting countless hours to mapping out flower arrangements, seating charts and other details for your big day, it's easy to gloss over outside-the-box honeymoon ideas. And let's face it: Exotic, far-off retreats typically come with s How Investors Can Capitalize on the Growing Success of E-Commerce 08/25/2016 08:00pm • Although it's been an option for a while now, shopping online is just getting started and there's a lot more room to run, analysts say. In other words, investors still have opportunity to capitalize on potential growth in the e-commerce sector. Department store sales fell 0.5 percent in July and we 5 Ways to Cruise to Europe on a Budget 08/25/2016 08:00pm • There's something magical about cruising through Europe. With plenty of history, culture, culinary hot spots and inspiring scenery, Europe's versatile cities and towns offer many charms. But there is a catch: Taking in Europe's many splendors by sea can come at a steep price tag. Not only is the cr Where Investors Can Look for Yield 08/25/2016 08:00pm • As the environment of low interest rates becomes more protracted, investors have been increasingly turning to the stock market in search of income. This quest for yield is one factor that has helped to push stocks higher, with the Standard & Poor's 500 index near all-time highs, even as returns 5 Caribbean Cruise Excursions That Everyone Should Experience 08/23/2016 08:00pm • Mapping out a Caribbean cruise itinerary -- and selecting how to spend your time ashore -- can be overwhelming. After all, beyond breathtaking beaches and scenic trails, the Caribbean's diverse isles offer an array of port activities and shore excursions you can -- and should -- partake in if you ha Public Health Issues Key for Medical Schools, Applicants 08/23/2016 08:00pm • From America's prescription drug abuse epidemic to the Zika virus, the world is facing ever-changing public health issues. But current physicians aren't the only ones who need to pay attention to these issues -- lifelong learning about public health is everyone's responsibility. Medical schools hav Total Wine & More challenges Connecticut minimum pricing law 08/23/2016 04:53pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A national liquor retailer is taking Connecticut to court over the state's minimum pricing rules for certain alcoholic beverages. Total Wine & More says it filed a lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court challenging Connecticut's long-standing law prohibiting retailers How to pack an eco-friendly lunch 08/23/2016 09:28am • Every day last school year, I packed a lunch for my husband, who is a teacher. It was pretty formulaic and nothing fancy: a sandwich, an apple, baby carrots, dry-roasted chickpeas and a granola bar. This seemingly innocuous lunch, however, had a pretty shameful environmental toll: Three plastic sand