Jobs in health care, technology and food service are among those up for grabs as Kennebec County’s unemployment rate stands at 3.4 percent, just above the state rate.
May 2017
Posted inBusiness, News
American Airlines will be shrinking your leg room. Take that Congress.
The airline’s plan was reported one day after congressional hearings on abuses air travelers face.
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Posted inLife & Culture, News
Alanis Morissette’s former manager sentenced to 6 years for stealing millions from her
‘He did this in a long, systematic, drawn-out and sinister manner,’ the singer testified. ‘He was creating an alibi from the start.’
Posted inNews, Politics
Republicans’ health-care bill faces challenges as it moves to Senate
Sens. Susan Collins and Bill Cassidy have introduced an alternative plan in case talks break down over the current bill.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Poliquin supports health bill, says only 7% of Mainers affected. Facts show otherwise
Beyond the impact on people insured under the ACA, the bill includes cuts to Medicaid and could allow insurers to alter their plans.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
U.S. House passes Republican health care plan in party-line vote
Passage of the bill represents an enormous win for President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan, but the measure’s fate in the Senate is uncertain.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Leroy Smith III deemed competent to stand trial in slaying of his father
A Superior Court justice ruled earlier this week that the state has provided enough evidence to prove Smith is competent to face a murder charge in the Gardiner killing.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
On May the Fourth (Star Wars Day), fans are getting their Yoda on
From Taipei to Indianapolis, people are dressing up as storm troopers, Yodas, Chewbaccas, Princess Leias, Hans Solos, Jar Jar Binkses, et al.
Posted inNation & World, News
Britain’s Prince Philip, 95, to retire from royal duties
The royal, known as the Duke of Edinburgh, has suffered from heart disease and other ailments in recent years, but there are no indications of any new problems.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Poliquin should take a stand against health bill
The congressman should stop running and fight a bill that will hurt many of his constituents.