AUGUSTA — City councilors have approved a new noise ordinance but removed a controversial provision that would have banned certain types of outdoor speakers.
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Jobs report lifts Dow to highest mark since ’08
The Nasdaq composite index also closed at its highest level since December 2000.
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Divers find no new clues in search for Ayla Reynolds
“I’ll be candid,” police spokesman Steve McCausland said. “It’s been 48 days and our concern grows every day, but we remain hopeful that we’ll find Ayla.”
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U.S. adds 243,000 jobs in January, as economy begins to surge
Nearly every industry added jobs, including construction, manufacturing, professional services, tourism and retail. Unemployment dropped to 8.3 percent, the fifth straight month it fell.
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SF airport opens yoga studio for travelers
The room, open to all ticketed passengers, contains a few chairs and yoga mats but no instructors or televisions. No shoes, food, drinks or cell phones are allowed.
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Maine AG warns of rent assistance scam
The caller requests that payments be sent to the “land lady” whose address is a post office box in Washington, D.C.
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Part of Memorial Bridge to be removed on Monday
Removing the lift span is the first major step in the demolition of the Maine-NH bridge.
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Feds: Mainers saved $6.3M under health reforms
The law provides a 50 percent discount on brand-name prescription drugs, and this year a 14 percent discount on generics.
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Maine webcam puts you inside black bear’s den
The camera was placed in the den of Lugnut, who gave birth to two cubs on Jan. 16.