The state’s economy hinges on producing workers with high-tech skills, say leading business people.
2011
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New England takes a big hit
Massachusetts declares a state of emergency, and some Connecticut towns set snowfall records.
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N.H. GOP won’t try to repeal gay marriage this year
Republicans who control the New Hampshire House have decided that repealing the state’s gay marriage law won’t be on their agenda this year. House Republican Leader D.J. Bettencourt confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that jobs and the economy will be the top priorities on an agenda to be announced today. Bettencourt says there’s […]
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Pirates Notebook: Making the most of an opportunity
Justin Bowers is trying to make the most of his second stint this season with the Portland Pirates. Bowers, a 25-year-old center who grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, has two goals and three assists in six games with the Pirates since his promotion from the ECHL’s Greenville Road Warriors on Dec. 31. “He’s getting […]
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Woodhead’s long gone, but not too hard to find
The Jets may have given Danny Woodhead a roster spot, but the Patriots have given him a chance to play.
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LePage budget plan would pay hospitals, replenish Medicaid
Higher-than-expected revenue would cover most of the additional spending this fiscal year.
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Good Works
HARVARD PILGRIM DONATES The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation gave $100,000 to Maine’s Let’s Go!, a program that promotes physical activity and healthy eating for children and youth. The United Way of Greater Portland launched the program, which operates in conjunction with The Kids CO-OP at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. […]
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Local/State Dispatches
PORTLAND Resident could face charges for firing three shots at man Police said they know who fired three shots in a Capisic Street neighborhood Tuesday and will consult with the district attorney about whether any criminal charges are warranted. Police were called to 4 Meadowbrook Lane at 6:30 p.m. for a report of shots being […]
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GOP chairman gets threatening voice mail
According GOP Executive Director Christie-Lee McNally, the message said in part: “A 9 mm might not be able to silence Charlie, but a .50-caliber will.”
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High School Hockey NotebookFalmouth getting a test in Biddeford rematch
When the Falmouth boys’ hockey team plays at home against Biddeford tonight, it likely will be up for the challenge. Biddeford looks to be the class of Western Class A, but Falmouth proved it can play with anyone when the teams played to a 2-2 tie on Dec. 22. But the Yachtsmen are also only […]