Layoffs generally tend to rise in early January as retailers let go of holiday workers.
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Posted inCommunity
Aube to compete in county-level oratorial contest
Fitzgerald-Cummings Post 2 hosted local contest.
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Posted inMaine, News
House under construction in Union leveled by explosion, fire
Investigators say the two-story house was being heated by portable heaters.
Posted inNews, Politics
Republican Party begins preparing for contested convention
The RNC will hold a briefing outlining possible scenarios with party officials and campaign staffs.
Posted inLifestyle, Nation & World, News
Oscar nominations: Stage set for best movie, director sequel
Alejandro Inarritu, whose ‘Birdman’ won last year, is a front-runner again with ‘The Revenant’ and its 12 nominations, followed by ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ with 10.
Posted inLifestyle, News
Alan Rickman, star of stage, ‘Harry Potter’ dies at 69
The British actor had a career that ranged from the Royal Shakespeare Company to the film ‘Love Actually.”
Posted inNation & World
Brazen attacks in heart of Jakarta leave gunmen, 2 others dead
Reports indicate Islamic State militants are responsible for the assault.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine House to debate LePage impeachment investigation today
An impeachment order, if reached, would be unprecedented.
Posted inEditorials
OUR OPINION: Landslide vote good sign of end to land bond mess
It is important that those landslide vote totals hold following the expected veto from the governor, as a loud declaration that the will of voters should be followed.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots’ defense can tackle any problem
Kansas City has won 11 straight, but New England’s defensive line is among Bill Belichick’s best.