The agency cites trade friction between the U.S. and China as one factor.
April 2019
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Jobless claims sink to 50-year low
The low rate reflects both a strong economy and stricter eligibility rules.
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Real estate firm settles claim it denied housing in Manchester to families with children
Page Realty LLC and its rental agent, Ramona Venskus, will pay a total of $18,000 to settle allegations they violated the Fair Housing Act, according to federal housing officials.
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Body of missing man recovered from ocean off Acadia National Park
Maine Marine Patrol pulled the body of Adam Emmett, 45, from the water near Thunder Hole at around noon Thursday.
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Palmyra man faces June court date following charges of burglary, theft of firearms
Ryan Gaudet, 24, faces felony charges punishable by up to 10 years in prison when he goes to court in June in Skowhegan.
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Rain, rising temperature could set up Kennebec River flooding next week
With temperature expected to stay above freezing this weekend, the rate of snowmelt in the Kennebec River watershed could cause flooding early next week.
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Bezos challenges retailers to raise wages
In a letter to shareholders, Bezos also says Amazon will continue taking risks that will inevitably lead to some failures.
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Paving on Interstate 95 to cause single-lane, ramp closures in Waterville, Fairfield
The Maine Department of Transportation will be working in the area of southbound exits 130, 132 and 133 from Sunday, April 14 to Wednesday, April 17.
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Amazon’s growing ties to oil industry irk some employees
The company is pitching cloud computing to oil and gas companies through its Amazon Web Services.
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RSU 18 to open Messalonskee athletic complex to the public Friday
Superintendent Carl Gartley said the final protective layers of the track will be laid onto the existing black surface in July.