WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s retailers, struggling to fill jobs, have been raising pay to try to keep and attract enough employees. Now, some stores want something in return: A more efficient worker. To that end, retailers, fast food restaurants and other lower-wage employers are boosting investment in technology and redesigning stores. Walmart is automating its […]
2018
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Lebanon student on Dean’s List at Nazareth College
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nazareth College is proud to announce that Shaughnessey Gower of Lebanon, Maine, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Gower is majoring in Musical Theater. A student’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work […]
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Euro currency remains a work in progress on 20th birthday
FRANKFURT, Germany — The euro is about to celebrate its 20th birthday, but the countries that use it are still wrestling with how the shared currency should work and how to fix flaws exposed by the debt crisis that marred its second decade. The euro was launched on Jan. 1, 1999, when 11 countries fixed […]
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Portland classes bring historical edge to martial arts
PORTLAND — When it comes to martial arts, Seth Robinson is old school. Medieval Italian old school. “I am trying to help people be able to fulfill themselves,” Robinson said last month about the Resurgam HEMA martial arts classes he teaches Saturday evenings. The Historical European Martial Arts classes combine the self-defense teachings of Fiore dei Liberri, […]
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The Universal Notebook: We are living in a material world
When I was much younger I liked to think of myself as anti-materialistic. Of course, you don’t need much when you’re 17. Your family provides everything you need – a house, a car, three squares, etc. A few books and records, a change of clothes, and you’re good to go. As I approach 70, however, […]
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Architects think 'out of the box' for Portland school reconstruction
PORTLAND — Facing high construction costs and a limited budget, architects said they had to do some creative thinking when it came to designing the new footprint for Lyseth Elementary School. Lyseth is the first school to be tackled under a $64 million capital bond passed by voters in November 2017 that seeks to substantially […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Tax reform made simple
Here’s the hard truth about taxes: You’re gonna pay them no matter what. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor. It doesn’t matter if you’re a person or a corporation. It doesn’t matter if the state decides to emphasize taxing income, sales, property, liquor, tobacco, inheritances, excises (whatever they are) or the air that […]
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Portland school to host first winter dance for families
PORTLAND — The Longfellow Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is hoping for a strong turnout at its first Winter Wonderland Dance. The family event will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 The cost to attend is $3 per person. The evening will include party favors, a photo station, a bake sale and other surprises. Families […]
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Life Unwound: Who will you be in 2019?
I recently asked my grandchildren, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Walker, 8, said, “An engineer.” I said, “Great. Engineers use a lot of math and you’re good at math.” He brushed his chin, “Hmm. I’m good at math, but I don’t like math. I’ll have to think of something else.” […]
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Here's Something: Poliquin’s surrender a big disappointment
Why in the world did 2nd Congressional District Rep. Bruce Poliquin give up his fight against ranked-choice voting? Poliquin, who was carrying the mantel for Mainers who question the new form of voting, surrendered Christmas Eve in a tweet saying it was “in the best interests of my constituents and all Maine citizens to close […]