The Northeast had the biggest jump, rising 27.5 percent.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Postal rate hike doesn’t stop catalog retailers from stuffing mailboxes
The 12 percent boost continues a positive trend for catalogers that are defying those who predicted their demise in a digital world.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Developers: Scarborough town center hinges on building cap exemption
A proposed exemption from the growth ordinance would apply to 90 acres of The Downs, but the town council says the developers are lacking details for their plans.
Posted inNation & World, News
Army says nearly 98% of troops have been vaccinated against COVID-19
The Pentagon is now weighing making the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots mandatory for service members.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Connecting to community: Rachel Schlein listens, offers referrals for services
She is Kennebunk Police Department’s behavioral health liaison and often rides along on calls.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Omicron variant believed to be in Maine as COVID surge continues
State officials say the new highly contagious coronavirus variant has not been officially detected in Maine, but they assume it is already here and will soon drive more infections.
Posted inTimes Record
Cumberland County Commissioners award more than $4.5M to regional emergency shelters
Funds will support new shelters in Portland and Brunswick, and a study in the Lakes Region.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. jobless claims rise to a still-low 206,000
Weekly claims, which are a proxy for layoffs, have fallen steadily most of the year since topping 900,000 one week in early January.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland renewing push for harbor dredging
The buildup of sediment in Portland Harbor is impacting South Portland businesses, industries and recreational boaters, but a bid for federal funding has now been rejected twice.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham art show sees highest turnout in 17 years
The six-day event to promote local artisans’ work brought in more than 530 visitors this year.