Town selectmen will meet on the committee status of David Marsters after his racially charged, anti-Obama post.
August 2013
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Unemployment rates fall in two-thirds of U.S. cities
Thirty-four cities had unemployment rates below 5 percent, nearly double the 18 in July 2012.
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Rail fears: Fatigue, crew size, retrofitting
In the wake of the deadly Quebec derailment, a federal panel hears concerns on railroad safety.
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Woman injured in Port Clyde crash released from hospital
Allison Gold was injured and one of her sons killed when they were hit by a car near the Monhegan Boat Line dock.
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University of New England dental school opens its doors
The College of Dental Medicine in Portland has 64 students in its inaugural class, and plans to treat thousands of patients each year.
Posted inBusiness
First U.S.-made smartphone just as cheap to produce
Despite higher U.S. labor costs compared with Asia, a research firm says the Moto X is about 5 percent cheaper to make than Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4 phone.
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Fifty years after MLK, calls to finish dream
Obama urges Americans to be the new marchers for racial harmony and economic justice for all.
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Monmouth police urge residents to lock cars after recent thefts
Warning comes after van, car were stolen this week; neither vehicle was locked.
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Obama: Syria used chemical weapons on civilians
Russia attempts to stop intervention, but the president says the U.S. could act alone if the United Nations can’t break its gridlock.
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Top Maine consumer complaints: car sales, lottery scams
The Maine Office of the Attorney General handles and mediates complaints and released its top 10 list today.