Joe Biden also won the Democratic presidential primaries in Missouri, Mississippi, Michigan and Idaho.
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Maine jobless rate was barely above 3% in January
January gains of about 400 jobs were attributed to hiring at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Biden commits to picking woman as running mate if nominated
Asked the same question, Bernie Sanders didn’t definitively commit but said, “In all likelihood, I will.”
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NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season
By a close vote, NFL players have approved a new labor agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season.
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One step left in Belgrade Village project
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On this date in Maine history: March 15
March 15, 1820: Maine is admitted to the Union as the 23rd U.S. state. It had been part of Massachusetts until then. William King (1768-1852), of Bath, is declared acting governor until elections can be held in April. King later wins that election. Statehood was achieved in Congress through the Missouri Compromise, which allowed Maine to become […]
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Greg Zoulamis answers Five Questions
The owner of Zoulamis Fine Woodworking talks about the importance of flexibility and minding the details.
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Allagash announces 2-week closure of tap room
The Portland brewery will offer curbside to-go purchases in the meantime.
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Maine Water Co. to stop shutoffs for nonpayment of water bills
The water utility, which serves 80,000 Mainers, says it’s also closing its offices to visitors in response to the coronavirus.
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As other states shut schools, Maine educators prepare for prospect of remote learning
While several districts announce 1-day closures, the Wells-Ogunquit and Mount Desert Island districts are closing for 1 week and 2 weeks, respectively, to prepare for the possibility of a longer-term shutdown.