Maine’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 3.2 percent in August, essentially unchanged from July, according to the latest Maine Department of Labor report. The state’s jobless rate has stayed below 4 percent for 56 months in a row.
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Black Bears Fall Just Short at Boston College
The University of Maine football team came up just short in its latest game, falling 22-16 to Boston College on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
Portland unveils first ever alert system for cruise ship outbreaks
By Kathryn Carley – Producer Residents of Portland can now be notified should an infectious disease outbreak take place on a cruise ship bound for the city’s harbor. Local activists say a new opt-in text alert system is the first of its kind to inform the public of potentially contagious passengers coming to port. Matthew Day, cofounder of the volunteer …
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Microscopic Algae, Major Impact: Karenia Bloom Hits Casco Bay Again
Something unusual is happening in Maine’s Casco Bay: a massive bloom of microscopic phytoplankton is turning parts of the water brown and appears to be killing shellfish.
Maine Lighthouse Ride Set to Bring Nearly 1,000 Cyclists to South Portland
The 23rd Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride is set for Saturday, September 19.
Common Ground Country Fair Marks 50th Year in Unity
The Common Ground Country Fair will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, running September 25 through 27 at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity. Hosted annually by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, the fair features more than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers and centers on organic agriculture, sustainable living and local economies. The …
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Rare Lobsters Ethel and Gertrude Join Tank at Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Two genetically unusual lobsters named Ethel and Gertrude have taken up residence at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Ethel is a split-colored lobster, with different genetic information on each side of her body causing each half of her shell to develop a different color. Gertrude, a striking blue lobster, gets her coloring from a …
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New England Parkinson’s Ride Returns to Old Orchard Beach for 2026 Ride
Cyclists and walkers will gather at The Ball Park in Old Orchard Beach on September 12 for the New England Parkinson’s Ride, an annual fundraiser supporting Parkinson’s disease research.
Portland Fine Craft Show Brings Artisans to Lincoln Park
The Portland Fine Craft Show filled Lincoln Park on August 22 with more than 100 juried craft exhibitors from across the greater Northeast, part of an ongoing series of fine craft shows produced by the Maine Crafts Association.
Maine’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.1% in July
Maine’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.1 percent in July, marking the fourth consecutive month at that level, according to data released by the Maine Department of Labor. The rate has stayed within a narrow band of 3.1 to 3.3 percent for 23 straight months, and has held below four percent for 55 months — …
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