Strong consumer spending is believed to be behind the jump from 0.8% in the first quarter.
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Posted inCollege Connection
Presidential health debate a symptom of ‘ableist’ attitudes
Presidents feeling that they need to keep health issues private is a symptom our society not allowing for physical differences and impairments to be seen as both expected and normal, Elizabeth Powers writes.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine immigration resource center gets $300,000 for sex assault resources
The money will be used by the Lewiston center to help East African assault victims.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Maine archers head out to hunt deer
The bow and arrow hunting season runs until Oct. 28.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
PODCAST: The Gridiron Gurus, Week 5
Staff writers Travis Lazarczyk and Drew Bonifant are joined by Messalonskee coach Brad Bishop.
Posted inPolitics
Early votes in key states should benefit Clinton
Donald Trump is seeing strong showings in Iowa and parts of Maine, states won by President Obama in the last two presidential elections.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Panel warns Tokyo Olympics cost could top $30 billion
Cost cutting is called for after the total balloons to more than four times the initial estimate.
Posted inEditorials
Our Opinion: State right to sue over addiction drug price
Drug companies should not keep generics off the market by making insignificant changes.
Posted inBusiness
Going it alone, distributor puts a new spin on delivery of Maine craft beer
Josh Schlesinger started a distribution company to serve his former employer, but sees opportunity with other craft brewers.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Think things can’t get stranger at the State House? Meet the Rev. Steven Craft
Craft comes up from New Jersey and holds a baffling news conference on behalf of Gov. Paul LePage – who stays away.