Councilors also approve union contracts for public works and parks and recreation employees and accept $33,000 from Colby College to pay for a new police cruiser.
2017
Posted inMaine
Deputies say passing ‘hero’ rescued woman from burning car in Naples
Alicia Szostak-White of Windham swerved to avoid a deer and her SUV went off the road and hit a tree early Tuesday.
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Posted inBusiness
Google pulls YouTube from Amazon devices
The escalating war between the tech giants over positioning for gadgets leaves consumers to make tough choices.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
European Union blacklists 17 countries as tax havens
Pressure is on for small countries to stop allowing the wealthy to stash money in shell companies.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Chris Hayden finds his role on Springfield College football team
Madison graduate wraps up his career with Pride in the trenches.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine fishermen get boost from conservation grant
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association receives $100,000 to help restore fisheries.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Rep. Poliquin joins other Republicans seeking to head off ‘Dreamer’ deportations
The issue, which arose when President Trump began phasing out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, should be resolved this year, the 34 lawmakers say.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Panel should streamline evaluations of Maine charter schools, experts say
The Maine Charter School Commission also discusses possibly waiting a year to consider a 10th charter school.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Service economy dips slightly after fastest growth in 12 years
Experts say consumer confidence and potential corporate tax cuts are boosting the U.S. economy.