A drier-than-usual summer has brought drought conditions back to parts of Maine, but the problem remains mild compared to the drought of 2016.
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Posted inMaine, News
Hundreds of veterans seek jobs at the Augusta Armory
The job fair was the kickoff for the Maine Hire-a-Vet campaign, and there were close to 150 employers from around the state accepting resumes for several hours Tuesday morning.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Bankers Association elects new chair, vice chair
Both leadership roles were voted on at the group’s recent annual meeting.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump: ‘All options’ on the table after North Korea fires missile over Japan
The president and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe remain committed to increasing pressure on Pyongyang.
Posted inCommunity
Lawrence class of ’52 to meet Wednesday
Classmates to gather at Ming Lee in Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Accountability lacking for Pine Tree Development Zone program
Sen. Bill Diamond wants to ditch the program created under Gov. Baldacci.
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor will celebrate ‘Indigenous People’s Day’ instead of Columbus Day
The Legislature received a bill this year to rename the state holiday but it was not passed.
Posted inMaine
Power interrupted for thousands in far northern Maine
Emera Maine reported 11,400 customers without power in Aroostook County on Tuesday morning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man convicted of firearms charges
The federal charges say he illegally exported firearms to people in Romania.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Parents were house-sitting for relatives when girl, 5, was shot and killed in Scarborough
State police are not yet revealing the circumstances surrounding the 5-year-old’s death at the home of her grandparents, who were away.