The Department of Labor puts the number at 3.5 percent.
2017
Posted inSports
Grace sets record, but Spieth has lead at British Open
Branden Grace shoots a 62, and Jordan Spieth leads by three in a bid to win a third different major.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Trump fires off volley of angry tweets on Russia probe
Next week, his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.; his son-in-law and White House adviser, Jared Kushner; and Paul Manafort, a former campaign chairman, are scheduled to appear before Senate committees investigating Russian meddling.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Waterville school board to weigh more budget cuts despite additional state aid
The most recent proposed budget for 2017-2018 represents a 2 percent increase over last year’s despite cuts of more than $770,000 from the original total.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Big changes coming for prominent Augusta property near State House
The replacement of the former Department of Transportation facility now includes tearing down the current state retirement system building.
Posted inMaine, News
Coast Guard finds owner of 2 drifting kayaks
The kayaks were spotted off Cow Island early Saturday morning, and the owner later reported them missing.
Posted inMaine, News
For Mr. and Mrs. Fish, it’s time for a sea change
At their wildly popular summer camp program in South Portland, Jeff and Deb Sandler have spent four decades schooling thousands of young people in the ways of the ocean and its colorful denizens.
Posted inOp-Eds
Charles Krauthammer: In cases like that of Charlie Gard, parents’ rights come first
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