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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Vendors fight city ban on raw milk at farmers markets
Farmers push for a rule change after a recent crackdown, but action isn't likely this fall.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Stocks close quarter with steep decline
The worst quarter for the stock market since the financial crisis ended on another down note.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Solar energy loan guarantees worth $5 billion approved
They fall under a program that paid for a $528 million loan to a bankrupt maker of solar panels.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 1, 2011Focus on effective job creation
As the production manager at Haven’s Candies, I know all too well how the slow economy has affected jobs. It’s discouraging that in August our nation produced no new net jobs and the national unemployment rate remains at over 9 percent. Businesses are reluctant to hire new employees in this economy because of the many […]
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Maine Voices: Don’t ban Maine ingredient in school lunches
The humble potato has a lot going for it when it comes to keeping kids healthy.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Rule change a boon for organic hops
Brewers who label their beer as organic must have hops to match, and growers are responding.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Portland gives first lady mainly warm welcome
As 650 people attend the event, another 40 protest against a planned pipeline.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Feature George Chambers, 88, dairy driver, avid outdoorsman
PORTLAND – A few weeks ago, just after George Chambers was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he looked at his nephew with soft and stoic eyes and summed up his life in a few simple words: “It’s been a good 88 years.” By all accounts, Mr. Chambers had a great life. He worked for Oakhurst Dairy […]
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Incomes fall for first time since 2009
The decline in wages in August is reflected in tepid consumer spending as households cut back.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011
Ideas for buttoning up
Fifty-eight Maine buildings, including Falmouth's new school, are on this year's tour.
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