Economists said the figures likely reflect Maine’s aging population and the move of many workers from jobs into retirement.
2019
Republicans once critical of Collins now circle wagons around her
The senator used to endure blistering criticism from leading Maine Republicans, including former Gov. Paul LePage, who is now singing her praises.
Mysterious Biddeford Pool pollution forces three-month shellfish closure
Advanced testing will be done to try to determine the source of bacterial contamination.
Briefly: Local
Animals to be blessed in area celebrations PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to several opportunities to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day on Friday, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend the Blessing of the Animals events scheduled for […]
Student’s fear of the future makes every day a struggle
DEAR ABBY: I’m frightened that I will become homeless and won’t be able to pay my bills. I’m afraid of getting older and ending up a homeless woman, freezing to death on the streets. I worry that the college degree I’m working toward will be useless. I see the challenges older people go through: house […]
Aries: Take a closer look at balancing your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lacey Chabert, 37; Marion Cotillard, 44; Jenna Elfman, 48; Fran Drescher, 62. Happy Birthday: Face facts, consider what’s best for you and make the necessary adjustments. Put everything in order and free up your time. Being free and clear of clutter, past mistakes and situations that leave you in limbo […]
People with autism need understanding, not destructive ‘cure’
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend took her autistic son to a clinic in Mexico where he was fed a bleach solution that was supposed to cure his autism, but instead it made him very sick. He was deeply distressed and regressed in his behavior, and there was nothing my friend could do because in Mexico […]
Looking Back on Sept. 30
100 years ago: 1919 The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the High Street M.E. Church will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. D.B.Holt, 99 High St., Auburn. Friday evening the Ladies Circle will entertain members of the parish and friends in the church vestry. A pleasant evening is being anticipated. Sunday School Rally Day will be […]
Revolution beat New York City FC, clinch playoff berth
Teal Bunbury and Gustavo Bou scored, Matt Turner had his second consecutive shutout and the New England Revolution beat New York City 2-0 to earn a playoff spot
Bullpen blows E-Rod’s 20th win, Red Sox beat O’s anyway
Eduardo Rodriguez missed out on a 20-win season when Boston’s bullpen blew a late lead, but the Red Sox overcame a soaring home run robbery by Stevie Wilkerson to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Mookie Betts’ ninth-inning dash home