The pace of job growth over the past three months was the fastest in 17 years, yet millions of job seekers still can’t find work.
February 2015
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland house fire brought quickly under control
No one was injured in the fire in a bungalow near Willard Square.
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Brian Williams taking himself off air amid Iraq War controversy
The network launched an internal investigation into Williams’ claims this week amid the firestorm of criticism.
Posted inSports
Paul fined $25,000 for criticizing female official
Chris Paul of the Clippers had commented on rookie referee Lauren Holtkamp, who had given him a technical foul in Thursday’s game.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Men’s basketball: UMaine edges Binghamton, 67-64
Kevin Little scores 21 points for the Black Bears.
Posted inMaine, News
Crew works to clean up diesel fuel spill at Biddeford gas station
The spill of 440 gallons was caused by a malfunction inside a diesel pump, a DEP official says.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Owners of Don’s Lunch Van hope to reopen Westbrook business
The popular eatery, which was shut down by Maine Revenue Services on Wednesday, owes $4,400 in state sales taxes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Steelworkers to expand strike to 2 BP refineries in Midwest
The United Steelworkers union notified BP Plc. that workers at refineries in Ohio and Indiana will strike late Saturday night, joining a walkout that began this week at nine other refineries.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ahead of curfew ending, bombs kill 40 in Iraq’s capital
The Islamic State group claims responsibility for one of the attacks.
Posted inNation & World, News
Islamic State hostage’s Arizona family hopeful she’s still alive
Islamic State extremists claim the 26-year-old woman was killed in an airstrike in Syria.