Gains in education, health care and retail are offset by declines in state and municipal employment.
Jessica Hall
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Unfinished Maine yacht to be auctioned
Thomaston builders say the owner was no longer able to finance the $3.69 million price.
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Maine home sales up 26.6 percent in June
The median sales price increased 1.68 percent to $175,500.
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Maine unemployment up slightly to 7.5% in June
Regardless of the higher rate of unemployment, Maine continues to fare better than the nation.
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Idexx posts higher profits, cuts full-year outlook
The Westbrook company said second-quarter earnings rose 10 percent from a year-ago. The company cut its full-year outlook due to currency fluctuations.
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Biddeford and Saco Water Co. to join Connecticut Water
Connecticut Water is also the parent of recently acquired Maine Water Co., in Rockport, which services more than 16,000 customers in 17 communities in Maine.
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KeyCorp second-quarter earnings top expectations
KeyCorp cited continued loan growth, improvement in credit quality and controlled expenses for the better-than-expected results.
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Rankings put MMC at the top in Maine
U.S. News & World Report’s high marks for the hospital in Portland contrast with recent safety ratings by Consumer Reports.
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Median list price of Portland homes rises nearly 3.5%
Portland was the 63rd most-searched market in the country in June, based on data released by Realtor.com.
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Medicare changes have threefold aim
Tying payments to the quality of care is supposed to improve health and control costs.