It’s an unexpectedly strong gain that suggests many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man reportedly shot himself in Lisbon, female passenger’s death ruled homicide
Police say there is no threat to the public.
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Posted inBusiness, Health
Health care strike over pay, staff shortages heads into final day with no deal in sight
Workers were expected to return to their jobs Saturday in hospitals and clinics that serve nearly 13 million Americans.
Posted inNation & World
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel prize for fighting women’s oppression
Mohammadi was behind bars for the recent protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Trump, the current GOP presidential front-runner, has used the leadership vacuum on the Hill to further demonstrate his control over the Republican Party.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Giving Voice: Community Read aims to accelerate housing action
A young doctor in Boston gave up his plans for a lucrative career in oncology, and instead built a health care program that serves the city’s residents experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness. His story, and those of his patients, are told in Tracy Kidder’s inspiring new book “Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring […]
Posted inTimes Record
James Taylor tribute artist taking Franco Center stage
James Taylor tribute artist Bill Griese will perform his “Sweet Baby James” show at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Franco Center. “Join other James Taylor fans for the timeless music of the six-time Grammy winner, with a performance that needs to be heard,” said Jake Hodgkin, Franco Center production manager. Griese brings […]
Posted inTimes Record
Chocolate Church presents ‘Once upon a Mattress’
Chocolate Church Arts Center is bringing “Once upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy that opened off-Broadway in 1959 to its stage. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and 2 p.m. Oct. 8 and 15. “Once upon a Mattress” is based on the famous fairy tale, “The Princess and the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: Oct. 6
Free smoke alarms installed New Gloucester Fire Rescue, in partnership with the American Red Cross and Building Livability in New Gloucester, is launching a new program to install 10-year smoke alarms in residents’ homes, free of charge. The organization is looking for volunteers to help install the smoke alarms. An installation workshop will be held […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Scary Pine Tree Power proposal stands to harm business
As a longtime advocate for employers and a healthy Maine economy, the Pine Tree Power proposal frightens me. The idea of the government taking over any private company smacks of developing countries nationalizing their industries. It also smells like there’s more to this agenda. What next? Imagine politicians taking over FedEx because a small group […]