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Iowa to kill 1.5 million more hens, turkeys because of bird flu

by DAVID PITT Associated Press March 29, 2022March 30, 2022

It appears the infections are coming from migrating wild birds, the state veterinarian says.

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U.S. consumers still confident, but outlook not rosy

by MATT OTT Associated Press March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Respondents cite higher prices – particularly on gas – and the war in Ukraine as the biggest factors.

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Wall Street builds on gains as talks on Ukraine progress

by DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

The Russian invasion adds to lingering concerns about rising inflation and global economic growth.

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Maine community colleges to boost training for much-needed welding skills

by Edward D. Murphy March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

A new grant-funded mobile welding lab will be able to travel to the college system’s seven campuses to expand its instructional reach.

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New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer

by Hannah LaClaire March 29, 2022March 28, 2022

Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.

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Lawmakers form caucus to support four U.S. public shipyards

by Associated Press March 28, 2022March 29, 2022

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine said Friday the caucus would support the nation’s public shipyards, including Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

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U.S. seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press March 28, 2022March 29, 2022

Plumbago Mountain in western Maine is ‘a potentially significant new lithium resource,’ with a higher average lithium content than similar deposits around the world.