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Mortgage rate hits highest level in more than 14 months

Mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row, pushing the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in more than 14 months. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 6.76% from 6.71% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average ...

Bay offers program for project management certification exam

ESCANABA – Bay College is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Certified Associate in Project Management program, designed to help individuals build skills and prepare for the CAPM exam. This 32-hour virtual instructor-led training, set for Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 19-22, provides participants with practical knowledge and techniques aligned with standards established by the Project Management Institute. Participants will attend live online sessions with an experienced instructor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern time. “Organizations increasingly value professionals who can ...

US wholesale costs rise as oil prices climb

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war keep costs elevated. The Labor Department's producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 5.4% in ...

41 Lumber to have grand reopening of remodeled Quinnesec store

QUINNESEC — 41 Lumber will have a grand reopening of its remodeled Quinnesec location from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, inviting contractors, homeowners and community members to come see the new look at W7404 U.S. 2. The extensive remodel has created about 7,000 square feet of updated retail and ...