State police said Raymond Giard III, 54, of New Hampshire, died Wednesday after driving the wrong way on the Falmouth Spur and crashing head-on into an SUV.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s 207 area code gets another 3.5 years
The state will continue to have a single 207 area code until at least 2032 based on the latest estimate.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Republicans warn many Gaza refugees could be headed for the U.S. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Here’s a closer look at what’s being said and what the realities are.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Jim Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but Republican plan for a temporary speaker falls flat
Moderates who have twice rejected Jordan are unwilling to support him now, while the Ohio Republican’s hard-right allies are refusing to allow a temporary speaker to gain more power.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
State’s new education podcast features 2 Portland teachers
The Maine Department of Education plans to highlight state educators and education in the monthly show.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to lowest level in more than 8 months
Analysts suggested one reason why new applications for unemployment aid might be falling while the number of people who continue to receive benefits is rising: Those who are already unemployed may be having a harder time finding work.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford Mayoral candidates garner high profile endorsements
Former House Speaker Ryan Fecteau has endorsed Susan Deschambault, while current Mayor Alan Casavant has endorsed Martin Grohman.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
EU demands Meta and TikTok detail efforts to curb disinformation from Israel-Hamas war
The European Commission formally requested that the social media companies provide information on how they’re complying with pioneering digital rules aimed at cleaning up online platforms.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Home sales fell again in September as surging mortgage rates, rising prices discouraged homebuyers
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the fourth month in a row in September, held back by surging mortgage rates and a thin supply of properties on the market.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hurricanes are now twice as likely to zip from minor to whopper than decades ago
When storms rapidly intensify, especially as they near land, it makes it difficult for people in the storm’s path to decide on what they should do – evacuate or hunker down.