October 2015 – Page 190 – Centralmaine.com

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education

Maine Supreme Judicial Court to hear three appellate cases at Mt. Blue High School

by Lauren Abbate October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

As part of its program that gives students a firsthand look at the judicial process, the high court will hear oral arguments Oct. 7 in front of an audience of Mt. Blue students and faculty members.

Maine, News, Town Government

Norridgewock town manager accepts Fairfield job

by STAFF REPORT October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

Michelle Flewelling’s departure from Norridgewock follows a recent petition calling for her ouster and a meeting in which sewer commissioners tried to hold an illegal executive session to discuss her performance.

Maine, News

Skowhegan Plaza businesses reopen after Wednesday’s storm

by Doug Harlow October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

Parking lot damage is ‘devastating’ town officials and Skowhegan minimall owner say, but the businesses are accessible.

Business, Maine, News

Workers’ comp insurer to pay $18 million to Maine businesses

by From staff reports October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

The dividend matches MEMIC’s previous high in 2014 and will be shared by more than 17,000 policy-holding companies.

Business

GM plans $5.5B in cost cuts to finance driverless car development

by Tom Krisher The Associated Press October 1, 2015

In a presentation for investors, the company also announced investments in new ride-sharing services and predicted declining battery costs for electric vehicles.

Business

U.S. construction spending up 0.7 percent in August

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Associated Press October 1, 2015

Construction activity rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.09 trillion, the highest level since May 2008, although construction of offices and shopping centers has declined.