The program aims to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
2017
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
One of last Shakers in Maine dies
Sister Frances Carr, 89, passed away Monday after a brief battle with cancer, says the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Exec. director of sexual assault center to speak at Winthrop breakfast
The Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center helps men, women and children who have been sexually violated.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. auto sales near another record, but 2017 dip likely
With a seven-year streak of gains possible – depending on final numbers for 2016 – analysts predict a slowdown next year and car dealers enhance incentives.
Posted inMaine, News
Canaan couple helps save 5-year-old from drowning in Bangor hotel pool
Brianna Davis, 5, was the first to notice the young girl lying at the bottom of the pool.
Posted inNation & World
Historically black college’s band to join inaugural, fueling debate
Talladega College should skip the parade for Trump because he degraded blacks, critics say, but others back the Alabama school’s participation.
Posted inNation & World, News
Syrian refugee wounded in blast hopes to reunite with family
The 11-year-old longs for his mom and siblings to join him and his dad in Massachusetts,
Posted inMaine, News
Riverview patient loses appeal to get out of state custody
Jason Begin, who was shot by an Augusta police officer in January 2015, has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, ADHD, pedophilia and other illnesses.
Posted inNation & World
Obama will deliver farewell speech to nation on Jan. 10
Not all exiting presidents do it, but he’ll be able to celebrate progress, define his legacy, say thanks – and send a cautionary message to his successor.
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Land trust acquires 26 more acres on Cobbossee’s Horseshoe Island
The donor wants to remain anonymous, according to officials of the Kennebec Land Trust.