The new station, at the intersection of Kelley and East Pittston roads, combines 21st-century technology with age-old practice, fire officials said.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Legislature tables unemployment bill as investigation into Department of Labor nears
The bill includes amendments that would require the department to make concessions for disgruntled claimants unable to access unemployment benefits.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Augusta Catholic parish leader who emphasized social service help retiring
The Rev. Francis Morin, 69, is due to retire July 1 as administrator of St. Michael Catholic Parish, which has churches in Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell, Whitefield and Winthrop.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Rep. Pingree will use a new appointment to continue to advocate for arts funding
Maine’s 1st District representative will co-chair the Congressional Arts Caucus, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Health, Nation & World
Toss the romaine lettuce or risk E. coli, officials warn
An unusually virulent strain of E. coli bacteria on romaine lettuce has sent 31 people to hospitals in 16 states.
Posted inNation & World
Actress Charlize Theron’s not leaving the U.S., but worries about safety of her black children
The South African-born actress said her comments about safety worries were taken to extremes in media reports.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine
Gardiner Music Walk to feature display of guitar legend Les Paul’s instruments
As part of the annual music celebration, this year’s event features a chance to play one of Paul’s guitars and learn about his life and influences.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Phil Bofia to get Mid-Maine Chamber’s Rising Star Award
The UMaine graduate, who works as a business analyst for CGI, says his involvement in community is rewarding.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Winslow man to serve at least 4 years for armed robbery with BB gun
Mark A. Kennedy, 58, was sentenced Thursday after admitting that he had brandished a gun, threatening to kill the victims and telling them to give him everything they had.
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Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition: Help pick up Waterville’s streets on Earth Day
The winter thaw reveals mountains of trash and roadside litter.