Researchers and employers say they expect more hiring this year, but surveys find that their wages haven’t kept up.
2015
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Ken Kunin looks forward to return to state as South Portland superintendent
A former principal at two Portland schools and researcher at the University of Southern Maine, Kunin is leaving a post in Italy.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Thousands flee Ramadi, Iraq, as Islamic State advances
Local authorities press the national government in Baghdad for help.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Maine solar energy advocates stand behind incentives
But critics say a Freeport lawmaker’s proposal, setting ambitious goals in the next seven years, would cost ratepayers too much.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Woman charged with prostitution at Falmouth business
Police continue to investigate the management and clients of Ace Asian Therapy on Route 1.
Posted inMaine, News
Hannaford recalls pine nuts for potential salmonella
The pine nuts, packaged by Superior Nuts & Candy of Chicago, and were found to be potentially contaminated after random tests by the FDA.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Biddeford mayor announces he will seek third term
Alan Casavant says he wants to continue to support economic development in the city.
Posted inNation & World, News
Woman blames crash on coffee-drinking parrot
The Pennsylvania woman says she got distracted when she glanced down to see what the bird was doing.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
FISHING LINES: What’s that bug? (What a great way to start an argument)
Hello again, fellow fishermen! Although I said when I started writing this column that I wouldn’t make it just for elite fly fishermen, that didn’t mean that I would not occasionally geek out on you and go into the more esoteric aspects of fly fishing. I think I’ve been pretty good so far, so please […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
FISHING LINES: What’s that bug? (What a great way to start an argument)
Hello again, fellow fishermen! Although I said when I started writing this column that I wouldn’t make it just for elite fly fishermen, that didn’t mean that I would not occasionally geek out on you and go into the more esoteric aspects of fly fishing. I think I’ve been pretty good so far, so please […]