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Both sides to appeal ruling on Portland’s hazard wage

by Edward D. Murphy February 3, 2021February 10, 2021

The Portland Regional Chamber is appealing part of Monday’s ruling that said voters had the legal authority to set a higher emergency wage scale.

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Major stock indexes end with modest gains on Wall Street

by DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Stocks have been mostly rallying this week, an encouraging start to February after a late fade in January.

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In secret Baghdad bar, a Syrian migrant serves cocktails in a risky venture

by SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Being a barman is a dangerous trade in Iraq, where alcohol shops are frequently targeted by disapproving militias.

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Why U.S. hiring could rebound much faster than expected

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

A view is gaining steam that as vaccinations increase and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and job market will strengthen more quickly than they did after previous recessions.

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Former Maine developer Michael Liberty accepts pardon from Trump

by Edward D. Murphy February 3, 2021February 4, 2021

The criminal wire and securities fraud case against Liberty is now dead, but other legal challenges remain.

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Bigelow Laboratory to research whether kelp farming can combat climate change

by Associated Press February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

The Maine science center has received a grant of almost $900,000 for the research.

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Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness

by Edward D. Murphy February 3, 2021February 2, 2021

The state’s community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.