Unemployment benefits applications fall to 294,000 Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as the continued low levels of applicants reflect growing job security. The Labor Department says weekly applications fell 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 294,000. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, ticked up a slight 250 to 299,250. Over the past […]
Brenda Boykin
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swimmers to watch
GIRLS Mariah Brady, Biddeford senior: Class A runner-up in both 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Charlotte Janelle, Falmouth junior: Two-time defending Class A diving champion who also won Class B diving as a freshman. Abby Longstaff, Cheverus sophomore: Class A runner-up in the 100 freestyle who was fourth in 50 free and led off winning […]
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Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swim teams to watch
GIRLS 1. Brunswick: After falling six points shy of the Class A title last winter, the Dragons appear poised to claim their first state championship since 2001. Juniors Lynsie Russell and Emma Blair and All-American sophomore Caitlin Tycz lead a squad of three dozen that hasn’t lost a dual meet in two years. 2. Cheverus: The defending […]
Posted inCommunity News
Events
ROCKLAND Reindeer Dash to benefit Toys for Tots campaigns The Reindeer Dash, a four-mile run or walk road race, will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at The Landings Restaurant in Rockland. Proceeds will benefit the Toys for Tots campaigns in Knox, Waldo and Lincoln counties. Santa will be on hand for pictures. Awards will be […]
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase
Good economic news bumps stocks to new highs A batch of good news on the economy Wednesday pushed the stock market to new highs. Payroll processer ADP said that U.S. companies added 208,000 jobs in November, the third straight month that hiring has topped 200,000. A separate report showed that service sector activity climbed close […]
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In Ferguson, signs of healing emerge
Mayor James Knowles announces plans for a civilian review board and a police program for students.
Posted inSports
Thanksgiving Day race: photos
Runners welcomed a sunny morning and mild temperatures, even if there was snow on the ground.
Posted inNews
Sailing away from York Harbor and Maine
A small mistake turns into a learning experience in this Oct. 4 installment.
Posted inPolitics
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates try to win over women
The race between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democrat Mary Burke remains razor-thin with just over a month until Election Day.