AUGUSTA — Maine state government offices are closed today because of the snow. Kennebec County offices and municipal offices opened but were closing earlier than usual.
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Mainer misses out on BMW on ‘Martha Stewart’
Kendra Lord was one of the five finalists in the Simply ReMarthable contest.
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Most of Northeast more wet than white
But in northern New England, the snowfall dramatically changes the landscape after a relatively snow-free March.
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OUR OPINION: Here’s hoping LePage sees the light on vacation
Gov. Paul LePage is taking a vacation. Good for him. He needs it. So do we. That’s both the editorial “we,” as in we media drudges who chronicle and comment about the governor’s adventures and misadventures, as well as “we the people,” the long-suffering citizens who look to their governor for leadership.
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Parking banned on Augusta streets
AUGUSTA – Due to the snowstorm parking is banned on all city streets. The parking ban is in place from 7 a.m. today until 7 a.m. Saturday, according to Augusta Police.
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Unemployment falls to two-year low
WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate fell to a two-year low of 8.8 percent in March and companies added workers at the fastest two-month pace since before the recession began. The Labor Department reported today that the economy added 216,000 new jobs last month, offsetting layoffs by local governments. Factories, retailers, education, health care and an […]
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Thursday’s Calendar — April 7
• Board Meetings • Food Pantrys Support Groups • More
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Wednesday’s Calendar — April 6
Government Listings • TOPS Programs • Blood Drives • Garden Clubs • More
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How are you spending your snow day?
It’s April Fool’s Day, snow is falling, the schools and state offices are closed and the Boston Red Sox are opening the season. There’s so much happening — so how are you spending your snow day? Upload your photo into our gallery. It only takes seconds.