New employment and labor force estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that new workers are finally joining the state’s workforce again.
November 2016
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Jury convicts South Portland dermatologist of tax evasion, distributing controlled drugs
The panel deliberated for nearly five days in the case of Dr. Joel Sabean, who was accused of avoiding $900,000 in taxes.
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Fairfield man accused of killing, burying wife pleads not guilty
Luc Tieman initially told police that his wife disappeared from his pickup truck outside Wal-Mart in Skowhegan. Her body was found Sept. 20.
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Maine woman gets 3 years in 2015 hit-and-run death in York
Carolyn Lee hit and killed Emily Zarnoch as she walked hand-in-hand with her boyfriend.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats pick Freeport’s Rep. Sara Gideon to be next speaker of Maine House
Gideon has clashed with Republican Gov. Paul LePage on issues including solar energy, access to Narcan and LePage’s conduct.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Marilyn Monroe’s dress worn for JFK birthday song sold for $4.8 million
Ripley’s Believe It or Not purchased the Jean Louis creation worn by the Hollywood icon in 1962.
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Skowhegan mom charged after child is found playing in mud puddle
Shawna Towers, 29, says she was unaware her child was playing outside, dressed only in a shirt provided by a passer-by,
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Enjoy the sun while you can; showers and colder air are on the way
Today is a mild mid-November day, perhaps the final day of 60-degree weather for many.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine legislators cast doubt on review of lottery promotion tactics
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s investigative arm Thursday released preliminary results of its review of the Maine State Lottery, saying that while academic research shows lottery sales increase as socioeconomic status declines, it had found no evidence the state had specifically targeted particular segments of the population. The findings were immediately met with skepticism by legislators […]