The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated 51,700 people in Maine were unemployed in January, down 600 over the year.
March 2013
Obama nominates Justice official to top Labor slot
If confirmed, Thomas Perez would take over several major proposed initiatives, including an overhaul of immigration laws and an increase in the minimum wage.
KVCC open house to be held March 21
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College will hold an open house March 21 featuring campus tours, financial aid guidance, program information and more.
Library Day set for March 23 in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Library Day will be celebrated Saturday, March 23, at the Belgrade Public Library on Depot Road with author visits and a book sale.
Easter Bunny to be at Rite Aid March 23
SKOWHEGAN — Picture with the Easter Bunny will be available from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Rite Aid.
Mid-Maine Global Forum March 27
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Global Forum Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village: Cooperative Approaches to Affordable Housing with Scott Guay will begin at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at The REM Center, 93 Main St.
Open house in Farmington Tuesday
FARMINGTON — In celebration of National Health Information Professionals Week, the Health Information Management Department at Franklin Memorial Hospital will host an open house for community members from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Vendors wanted for June craft show
WINSLOW — The Winslow VFW, on 175 Veteran Drive is looking for vendors for its craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30.
Find employment workshop March 27
WATERVILLE — A Networking to Find Employment Workshop is set for 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Colby Program Room, Waterville Public Library. Resources, tips and strategies for networking in the job search are covered in this workshop.
Donated painting turns out to be Rembrandt self-portrait
The portrait of the artist wearing a cap with a large white feather was long thought to have been done by one of Rembrandt’s pupils.