Priorities include job skills, education, cutting energy and health costs and investing in infrastructure.
2013
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Briefcase
Dwyer named president of Great Northern Paper EAST MILLINOCKET – Ned Dwyer, a papermaking executive with experience at several paper companies, has been named president of Great Northern Paper, taking over responsibility for day-to-day management and long-term business growth. Richard Cyr, who has served as acting president, will remain the company’s CEO. The company says […]
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Subway gets a grilling over short sandwich
A Facebook photo of a Subway ‘footlong’ shows it coming in at 11 inches, setting off a social media backlash.
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New home construction gains in U.S.
Starts reach the highest level since June 2008, in the latest sign of a strengthening market.
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Taxpayers ease lenders’ costs in deal
Critics say big banks that got government bailouts are again being favored over their victims.
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Christie attacks NRA ad on Obama daughters
The New Jersey governor announces the creation of a task force to examine “violence control” measures in the wake of the shooting massacre in Newtown, Conn.
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Republicans discuss repairing image
House GOP members at a retreat examine their identity and gear up for a fight over spending.
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Maine sheriffs: Target mental health, not gun supply
Law officers at a sheriffs’ event tell lawmakers they worry about the user more than the firearm.
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Portland councilors to vote on not using fuel from tar sands oil
Mayor Michael Brennan says Wednesday’s vote shows that opposition to tar sands oil is ‘gaining traction.’
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Local & State Dispatches
Report: Jail employees used funds targeted for inmates / Man, 27, dies after Jeep crashes into tractor-trailer / Fatal stabbing in December ruled as self-defense … and more news from around the state.