The number of vacancies exceeded hires by more than 2 million, the largest gap on record and evidence of current hiring challenges.
2021
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, Uncategorized
Fire destroys barn at historic New Hampshire farm
A fire has destroyed a barn at a New Hampshire farm that’s been the backdrop for political events for Republican presidents and candidates through the years
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Posted inTimes Record
Wiscasset pantry to benefit from bag program, needs volunteers
Wiscasset’s Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry is the recipient of funds raised through Shaw’s Give Back Where It Counts program in May. A dollar for each reusable bag purchased at Wiscasset Shaw’s will go toward purchasing supplies for the food pantry. The pantry providing a box of shelf stable foods, as well as fresh produce […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council sends full Portland school budget to voters
A measure to reduce the school district’s tax request by $1.5 million was narrowly rejected.
Posted inTimes Record
Gelato Fiasco Scoop-a-Thon to benefit Brunswick Area Teen Center
$1 from every pint or dish sold through May 13 will be donated to the Brunswick Area Teen Center.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Meetings: May 14-21
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Tues. 5/18 10 a.m. Riverside Cemetery Committee Tues. 5/18 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 5/19 6:45 p.m. Civil Rights Committee Wed. 5/19 7 p.m. Town Council Ordinance Committee Thur. 5/20 6:30 p.m. Energy Committee Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. […]
Posted inTimes Record
Durham will hold special town meeting to sort out contradictory budget vote
The special town meeting will take place at 9 a.m. May 22 outside the town office.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Biden: 1 million have already signed up for health care during special enrollment
Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for a special six-month sign-up opportunity that will go through Aug. 15.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: May 14-21
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 5/18 2 p.m. Climate Action Commission Tues. 5/18 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Wed. 5/19 11 a.m. Community Development Committee Wed. 5/19 4 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Wed. 5/19 6 p.m. City Budget Public Hearing Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cash Corner Fire Station celebrates grand opening
The facility was replaced after mold was detected in 2016.