Mainers took in an average of 2.7 percent more, lower than the 3.1 percent national rate but higher than the increase in three other New England states.
2018
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Ogunquit guitarist’s cover of ‘Walk This Way’ wins Aerosmith’s attention
Allivia Lorusso’s version of the classic is shared on the iconic rock band’s Facebook and Instagram pages, which have millions of followers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Lawmaker seeks investigation into unemployment system as labor department defends itself
Rep. Ryan Fecteau wants an oversight committee to look into the deployment of the ReEmployME system and the problems Mainers are encountering while using it.
Posted inNation & World, News
What Congress is stuffing into its $1.3 trillion spending bill
From baseball to Big Bird to border wall the 2,232-page bill lives up to its description as an omnibus appropriations bill.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
First victims fall as grocery store shakeout gains traction nationwide
Back-to-back bankruptcy filings fan fears of an industry upheaval replicating the ‘retail apocalypse’ that’s already hit American malls.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough gives up beach path, retains public access
SCARBOROUGH — Following two years of negotiations and a 5-2 final vote, the Town Council Wednesday decided to discontinue a 19th-century beach access path in order to preserve public access. Determining ownership of the strip of land that runs from King Street to Pine Point Beach caused the two-year delay in reaching an agreement. Under the agreement, the town […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Dayton man, accused of strangling girlfriend, and his mother arrested
Sandra King is charged with hindering the apprehension of her son as he fled police.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Chinese investor accuses Saddleback buyer of deceit, seeks return of $5 million
According to WCSH, Sebastian Monsour is being sued in Australia for false claims about projects in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lewiston group converting former Topsham Best Buy into a health-care hub
Plans for the 44,000-square-foot space include facilities for urgent care, cancer treatment, imaging, lab diagnostics and telemedicine.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick school budget draft assumes tax hike of more than 5%
BRUNSWICK — Ahead of a public forum next week, the Brunswick School Board discussed a draft budget Wednesday that proposes a 5.26 percent tax increase. Also on Wednesday, Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski announced the resignation of REAL School Principal Martin Mackey after two years of service. The board also voted to close Brunswick schools for a […]