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Unemployment up, just barely, in Maine's urban areas
Unemployment rose a notch in two of Maine's three urban areas in July. The federal, Bureau of Labor Statistics said joblessness in Bangor rose to 2.7% from 2.6% in June. Lewiston-Auburn saw a similar rise, from 2.7% in June to 2.8% in July. The unemployment rate in Portland-South Portland held steady at 2.3%.
Maine DEP to start testing wells near foam spill site at Brunswick airport
BRUNSWICK (WGME) – The Maine DEP says it will start testing homeowners' wells east of the firefighting foam spill site at Brunswick Executive Airport. Crews are still taking water samples and cleaning up foam, but they're finding less of it. If residents see foam, they're urged to report it...
Town Hall Delayed Opening - Due to Route 95 Closure and Traffic Impacts, Town Hall will open at 10AM on Thursday, August 29
Due to Traffic - Town Hall Will Open at 10AM on Thursday, August 29. An incident on the Route 95 Piscataqua Bridge earlier this morning led to the closure of the highway. Traffic is being diverted to Route 1 via Kittery for travel between Maine and NH. As a result,...
Man facing charges in connection with burglaries in Rockland
ROCKLAND, Maine (WMTW) -A Rockland man is facing charges in connection with two reported burglaries in Rockland. Police arrested Robert Kyle Grierson, 42, on Aug. 21 and charged him with multiple counts of felony theft, burglary and violation of conditions of release. Investigators say the charges are in connection with...
Climate driven storms add runoff to Maine lakes, degrading water quality
On a forested path from a seasonal camp down to Great Pond in Belgrade, a small, but critical construction project is underway. A trio of workers from the Youth Conservation Corps struggles to dig a shallow trench. Once they remove the stubborn roots and rocks, it will be lined with gravel and mulch.
Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
Refining final paid family and medical leave rules, Maine DOL asks for more public feedback
After a deluge of feedback, the Maine Department of Labor has updated its proposed rules for the new paid family and medical leave program. Among more than a dozen other changes, the latest draft clarifies the definition of a family member and outlines how a business could opt out of the state plan, which was […]
Colby College Names Randi Maloney Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
A member of the senior staff, she will lead all aspects of recruitment, selection, and enrollment. Contact: George Sopko ([email protected]) 207-859-4346. Colby President David A. Greene has appointed Randi Maloney ’09 as vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid. In her new role, Maloney will lead all aspects of student recruitment, selection, and enrollment while spearheading the College’s innovative access-based and financial aid initiatives. Maloney will also serve as a key member of the senior staff, working closely with President Greene in positioning Colby as one of the most preeminent liberal arts colleges in the country.
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