Maine economy added paltry 4,700 jobs in September

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October 20, 2020

Maine economy added paltry 4,700 jobs in September

The state's estimated unemployment rate was 6 percent for the month, but was likely higher because thousands of potential workers are no longer counted in the labor force.
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October 20, 2020

Sanford Medical Center opening psychiatric center to help ease shortage

Some patients needing mental health crisis beds have to wait days or weeks to get served in Maine.
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October 20, 2020

Sign, sealed, delivered: How ballot drop boxes work

Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.
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October 20, 2020

Trick-or-treating safely will be trickier this Halloween

State and locals officials caution that the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative ways to celebrate Halloween.
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October 20, 2020

Pandemic means trick-or-treating will be trickier this Halloween

State and local officials say the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative alternatives to celebrate Halloween.
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October 20, 2020

Maine ‘news’ websites part of network that pushes conservative agenda

The network of 1,300 sites generally ignores Democrats, promotes conservative agendas and publishes favorable stories about Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins.
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October 19, 2020

Portland City Council votes to grant licenses to most marijuana store applicants

Portland could get as many as 34 cannabis retailers, more per capita than Denver, rather than the 20 the city's original rules envisioned.
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October 19, 2020

Portland will allow outdoor dining and retail operations through early January

The decision was made by the City Council on Monday night to help businesses get through the pandemic.
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October 19, 2020

Portland police officer kicked in the face, suffers concussion

The assault occurred after Kellen Hollenkamp fled a traffic stop in Portland on Sunday night, police said.
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October 19, 2020

State warns Mainers receiving jobless benefits about phishing scam

The scam involves the theft of usernames and passwords to log into unemployment accounts.