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Spectro Alloys president Luke Palen said the company is raffling off a new ATV to job candidates who apply. It just expanded and needs 10 additional workers.

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October 21, 2019 at 6:00 am

Too many jobs and not enough workers in most states

In 39 states, there are more jobs than people looking for them, according to a Stateline analysis of June hiring and employment data from the...

September 29, 2019 at 7:27 am

Blue states see dip in immigrants

WASHINGTON - Despite having more welcoming policies for immigrants, blue states that once led immigration growth saw some of the steepest decreases in immigrant population...

June 22, 2019 at 1:05 pm

Housing crunch sends bigger populations to smaller towns

Move to suburbs: More affordable houses are boosting the population of small towns that are still within commuting distance for workers.

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August 14, 2016 at 7:22 pm

America’s shrinking small towns see hope in refugees

Small towns from Montana to Georgia are increasingly considering opening their doors to refugees as they grapple with shrinking and aging populations.

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October 17, 2014 at 1:46 pm

Mix of languages in U.S. rapidly evolving

PATERSON, N.J. — Mahdi Abedrabbo, 18, speaks Arabic at home with his Palestinian-born parents and English at work in Corrado’s Market here, where customers hailing...

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October 4, 2014 at 6:04 am

More Americans are living alone

NEW YORK — At 81, Stan Piotrowski has no desire for full-time company. He lives alone in Tudor City, an enclave with a very high...

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