Th president lashes out at the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates, but analysts say worldwide investors are worried about the U.S. trade conflict with China.
2018
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Woman killed in highway suicide was kind and artistic, relatives say as they try to heal
Heidi McGovern’s husband says she was overcome by depression and ‘convinced she was doing … the right thing’ when she walked in front of a tanker truck on I-95 with her young son in her arms.
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Central Maine health centers awarded $391,000 to help with substance abuse treatment
The supplemental federal money will enhance services at 11 community health centers.
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New Hallowell ordinance could shift burden for sidewalk snow removal to landlords
Draft ordinance could make landlords responsible for snow removal and the installation of roof fenders.
Posted inMaine, Politics
In 2nd District, Golden accuses Poliquin of ducking debates
Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who is fighting for re-election against Democratic hopeful Jared Golden, says he never said he would attend a debate sponsored by Maine Public.
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Kanye West makes an appearance at the White House
The president called the rapper ‘one smart cookie.’
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Poliquin sends letter to constituents implying shuttered Madison mill remains open
The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County; a Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
Maine takes emergency steps to keep out a disease fatal to deer, moose
Chronic wasting disease has been found in Quebec herds, and Maine wildlife officials say the disease, which is always fatal, could devastate the state’s deer and moose populations if left unchecked.
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Oakland refunds resident after overcharging sewer costs for eight years
An error in the number of units contained in a Center Street home led one resident to pay the town $1,100 more that he was supposed to, town officials said.
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Social Security checks to increase 2.8 percent in 2019
The estimated average monthly Social Security payment for a retired worker will be $1,461 a month next year.