Jessica Hall

Portland Press Herald

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Published
February 8, 2013

Some wireless customers got storm alerts this morning

The storm alerts were part of the federal emergency alert system, which began last year.
Published
February 7, 2013

Baldacci still weighing third run for governor

PORTLAND — Former Gov. John Baldacci said he will decide in April whether to run again for governor of Maine, but he said no matter who runs, that person needs to be a strong cheerleader for the state.
Published
February 7, 2013

Is Baldacci getting in? He’ll decide in spring

The Democrat won’t reveal what would lead him to run for governor – maybe to halt the ‘negative outbursts.’
Published
February 6, 2013

More corporate cuts planned for Hannaford

The grocery chain’s parent company says the reductions will not affect employees in stores.
Published
February 5, 2013

LePage’s liquor bill aims to repay hospital debt

The emergency legislation says that the state will control liquor revenue, with a private contractor handling other tasks.
Published
February 5, 2013

Maine among several plaintiffs suing S&P

Attorney General Janet Mills says, ‘We want to change behavior on Wall Street.’
Published
January 30, 2013

Big cuts in catch bring ‘sad day’ for fishermen

New England fishermen say their industry is facing collapse after regulators lower quotas to rebuild cod and other stocks.
Published
January 25, 2013

Maine wants to overhaul work force training

The plan is criticized by the local boards that counsel jobless people and provide training.
Published
January 19, 2013

Hundreds of gun enthusiasts flock to Augusta show

Those at the show oppose an assault-rifle ban, but some back expanded background checks.
Published
January 18, 2013

Maine’s December unemployment rate little changed

The state had about 51,400 people unemployed, up 1,600 from a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.