The Winthrop Congregational Church needs to fix its bell tower, which has fallen silent because of the need for long-term repairs.
September 2017
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
With mayor’s backing, labor advocates push for mandatory paid sick leave in Portland
If adopted, the proposal to be unveiled Monday would make Portland the first community in Maine to require all businesses to provide earned paid sick leave.
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Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Maine, News
Gifts of apples for my teachers
Teachers are more valuable than ‘a dime a dozen,’ despite what the governor says, and each deserves an apple for the differences they make in our lives, writes J.P. Devine.
Posted inMaine, News
Pittston 16-year-old dies from injuries after Thursday crash with dump truck
Tabytha Hembree was described as ‘a sweet and wonderful young lady’ by those who knew her.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta, Waterville area bridge, cribbage results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.
Posted inNation & World
White House readies $5.9 billion request for Harvey recovery aid
Republicans plan to use the aid package as a vehicle to win approval of a contentious increase in federal borrowing.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
As Harvey moves out, authorities brace for wave of fraud, scams, corruption
Federal and state law enforcement officials have formed a working group to investigate and prosecute illegal activity stemming from the hurricane.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Durham man killed in crash on I-295 in Freeport
Dana Thibeault was killed when the truck he was driving hit a van that had swerved to avoid a deer.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Outdoors
Sailing fleet on display at Camden Windjammer Festival
The annual festival continues through Sunday with events including a lobster crate race, fish head relay, build-a-boat contest and pirate encampment.
Posted inAuto, New Cars
Mercedes-AMG’s first compact performance crossover takes bite out of competition
Driving the GLC43 in sport mode is like walking a young boxer on a leash.