WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to threaten China with higher tariffs on Chinese products made cheap through an artificially undervalued currency, which lawmakers blame for destroying American jobs. The House, though, is unlikely to take up the bill, which some American businesses warn could trigger a trade war.
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Pittsfield call center closes
PITTSFIELD — A call center that got up and running in Pittsfield in a company-record 39 days in 2008 left town in one day last week.
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Big losses lead to even bigger gains
RICHMOND — Ron Hall contributed 63 pounds to the 4,595 pounds about 600 patients of Richmond Area Health Center lost in the last year.
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Online commercial touts same-day voting support
AUGUSTA — Less than a month before Election Day, proponents of a people’s veto initiative to preserve same-day voter registration are touting endorsements and an online commercial that they hope to put on television.
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Blood drive planned for Saturday
WATERVILLE — There will be an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Medical Arts Conference Room, Inland Hospital.
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Norridgewock hearing to explain gas pipeline project
NORRIDGEWOCK — Residents will have a chance Thursday to learn about a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run through their town.
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Gut no tool for judging gas station pricing
The headline on page A1 of Oct. 5 states “Maine gasoline pumps found to be overcharging.” The article quotes Department of Agriculture Commissioner Walt Whitcomb as saying, “Our gut reaction is there isn’t a pattern of intentional deceit.” Since when have public officials relied on their guts to let them know when to take action […]
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OUR OPINION: State should back loans for pipeline expansion
If the state could do one thing to improve the competitiveness of Maine industry while cutting the cost of health care and government services and putting money in the pockets of people who would spend it in local communities, reducing the cost of energy would be it.
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Winslow man hospitalized after crash on I-95
SIDNEY — A Winslow man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after crashing his car on Interstate 95.
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Farmington quiltsgo on exhibit
FARMINGTON — Participating businesses will display fall-colored posters and quilts in their front windows or door. The artwork can be seen through October.