That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children
As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.
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Some in Maine get an early taste of winter this Thanksgiving
Power outages ticked up steadily throughout the afternoon, from fewer than 100 households across the state without power at 2:30 to nearly 17,000 at 7 p.m., according to Central Maine Power’s and Versant’s websites.
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Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.
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Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For Northeast Harbor residents, it’s more complicated.
Few people in America have done more to advance conservative causes than Leonard Leo.
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Toy Fund gets surge of requests for help as Maine families struggle
The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding and facing an unexpected spike in demand for help.
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Julia Coady, Greene: From a book fair to a town parade, she’s giving neighbors reason to gather
The mother of two finds joy in building and sharing community.
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Dahlia Verrill, Falmouth: Advocate for trans athletes aims ‘to bridge divides and build community’
The 17-year-old started speaking up in support of her peers in middle school.
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Rae Ann Lajoie, Vassalboro: Coming through for people when they need it most
From taking people into her home to caring for family members, she’s always ‘doing something for someone.’
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Moon Machar, Portland: Making the outdoors accessible to asylum seekers
Following in her friend’s footsteps, Machar wants to share the many benefits of connecting with nature.