More than 47,600 Americans died of opioid overdoses last year, a toll that has been rising for two decades.
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Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, cuts its outlook for economy in 2019
The rate rise will make it more expensive to borrow money from the bank or on their credit cards.
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Uber loses UK lawsuit. At stake: minimum wage, holiday pay and the gig economy
The company says it will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Selectmen approve oyster hatchery in Harpswell
The operation intends to provide seed oysters for a growing industry.
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UN General Assembly endorses global migration accord
The compact, to try to ensure safe and orderly migration, was opposed by 5 countries including the United State and Hungary
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Shaming or prevention? Brunswick police post mug shots of shoplifting suspects on Facebook
The move is controversial but police say shoplifting offenses are up 100 percent this year over last.
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Governor recognizes five Maine businesses with excellence awards
The companies were selected for their high standards and commitment to their communities and employees.
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Libertarians lose party status in Maine because of low vote count
Maine is back down to three political parties – Republican, Democratic and Green Independent – after the Libertarian Party failed to register enough members to retain an official status. The Maine Secretary of State’s Office said that only 6,168 voters were enrolled in the Libertarian Party of Maine on Election Day last month. In order […]
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Prosecution lays out case against Camden charter boat captain charged in 2015 death
Prosecutors who have charged Camden’s Rick Smith with seaman’s manslaughter have witnesses who say he didn’t do enough to prevent a crew member’s death at sea.
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Mills picks Freeport biologist to be first woman to lead Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Gov.-elect Janet Mills said Wednesday that she will nominate Judy Camuso, director of the Wildlife Division at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, to serve as the department’s next commissioner. Camuso, 48, has overseen the Wildlife Division since 2013 and has worked in the department for more than a decade. “Maine’s heritage, its […]