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  • Maine's unemployment rate sinks to new low of 2.9%

    Staff September 20, 2019

    Maine's unemployment rate sunk to 2.9% in August, the first time it's been under 3% since at least January 2016 — and the 44th consecutive month the rate's been under 4%.

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    After feeding travelers 24/7 for 52 years, Hermon truck stop shortens diner hours

    Staff September 19, 2019

    Dysart’s Truck Stop and Restaurant in Hermon, which has served “home-cooked comfort food” to hungry travelers 24 hours a day since 1967, will shorten its hours beginning Oct. 1.

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    NOAA grant will fund certificate program at UMaine aquaculture institute

    Staff September 18, 2019

    The University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute has been selected to receive a $123,735 workforce development grant to create an aquaculture certificate program, designed to facilitate alternative career opportunities for traditional…

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    A month after changing its geography, Changing Seasons FCU changes its CEO

    Staff September 18, 2019

    Rob Picard has been hired as president and CEO, succeeding Sue Cross, who is retiring after nine years with the Hampden-based federal credit union.

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    UMaine, Thomas College dedicate new facilities

    Staff Updated: September 16, 2019

    Last week, the University of Maine celebrated the naming of its new E. James Ferland and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center. Today, Thomas College in Waterville is saluting the dedication and naming of the Peter and Paula…

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    Fed funds will go to UMaine wind energy, mass timber programs

    Staff Updated: September 13, 2019

    The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved an energy and water funding bill that includes funds for the University of Maine’s offshore wind energy demonstration project and the school's program to create energy-efficient mass timber building…

  • Robots at the bedside: Hospitals are using more of them, but how far will the trend go?

    Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 16, 2019

    More and more hospitals throughout Maine are using surgical robots. Surgeons liken the technology to video games because it involves manipulating instruments from a control console. But the potential of this approach to healing isn't kid stuff.

  • Comcast, broadcasters sue to stop law giving Mainers TV channel choice

    Staff September 11, 2019

    Communications giant Comcast and a group of cable television broadcasters are suing to stop a Maine law from giving consumers the power to choose their TV channels.

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    UMaine prof chosen as ambassador for next-gen STEM initiative

    Staff Updated: September 10, 2019

    University of Maine research assistant professor Kimberly Miner was selected as an ambassador of IF/THEN, a national initiative to promote opportunities for women innovators in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

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    Nonprofits team up to sell grads on staying in Maine

    Staff Updated: September 6, 2019

    The pilot program, led by nonprofits Live + Work in Maine and Educate Maine, targets college students with messages about all the state has to offer, in hopes they'll look for employment here.

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Do you support an increase in Portland's minimum wage?
Poll Description

The Portland City Council is weighing a controversial proposed hike to the city’s minimum wage.

The proposal would increase the minimum wage from $15.50 per hour to $19 per hour by 2028. (The statewide hourly minimum wage is $14.65.)

The proposal does not include a wage hike for tipped workers who are currently paid an hourly wage of $7.75, but employers are required to ensure that wages and tips combined total $15.50 per hour. 

While inflation pressures have made it hard to survive on the minimum wage, many business owners are concerned the hike would cut already thin margins. 

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