Maine abounds with wildlife, and consequently, it has more than its share of roadkill, bald eagles included. After the state discovered a number of bald eagles had been fatally hit by vehicles on I-95 north of Bangor, officials set about trying to reduce the mortality rate of the majestic and symbolic bird. But it’s still […]
2013
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Special Report: Where are the jobs of Maine’s future?
Officials talk about a ‘skills gap,’ but a Maine Sunday Telegram examination finds that high-tech jobs account for a fraction of the growth. The state’s employment issues, it turns out, are more complex. Find out what 25 jobs are most in demand.
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Live chats with some of Maine’s career experts
Looking for a job? Need career advice? Visit PressHerald.com Monday for live chats with Maine jobs and career experts. 10 a.m.: Amy Jaffe, career counselor, Heart at Work Associates – What young adults need to develop skills and launch a career. 11 a.m.: Cindy Edwards, career consultant, Portland Career Center – Retraining tips: What to […]
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Bruins lose Game 5, must bear up
The series turns Chicago’s way, and Boston has its back to the wall for Game 6.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox lose; Scherzer wins again
Max Scherzer reaches 11-0, and Victor Martinez hits a grand slam as Detroit beats Boston, 10-3.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
A cross-border marathon has Down East looking up
The inaugural event has drawn a larger than expected field of 800 runners to Lubec and Campobello.
Posted inMaine, News
A cross-border marathon has Down East looking up
The inaugural event has drawn a larger than expected field of 800 runners to Lubec and Campobello.
Posted inNews
Mainers fall into Medicaid loophole
Failure to expand MaineCare leaves 10,500 people without coverage and ineligible for federal subsidies.
Posted inNation & World
Activists strike out against obesity-as-disease label
The AMA designation is denounced by those who say it fuels the stigma against obese Americans.
Posted inNation & World
Public schools look for tuition payments
Some schools are seeking students from outside their district to pay more than $20,000 a year.