Sens. Collins, King, and 11 colleagues say that U.S. farm products face a disadvantage because current trade rules require Cubans to pay with cash up front for U.S.-grown food.
2019
Posted inBusiness, Maine
In surprise sale, NY firm acquires company that runs part of Maine’s broadband network
Maine Fiber Co., which owns and operates the Three Ring Binder fiber-optic network, is acquired by Albany-based FirstLight Fiber.
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Posted inNews
Sixteen-year-old skateboarder hit by car; Kingfield driver arrested
The teenager was reported to be in fair condition at a Portland hospital Thursday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Sen. Collins casts lone Republican vote against controversial judicial nominee
Abortion rights groups and other progressive organizations strongly opposed Wendy Vitter’s nomination to serve on the federal bench in Louisiana, but the President Trump’s nominee was approved on a 52-45 vote.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Uncategorized
Maine incomes rose moderately in 2017
Personal incomes increased 2.8 percent, slightly above the national average.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Schools and Education
MDI lab receives $18 million grant for biomedical research and training
The Bar Harbor laboratory is the founder and leader of a statewide network of 13 educational and research institutions.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn man waives extradition to Alaska for murder trial
Steven H. Downs is charged with raping and killing a woman there 26 years ago.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan police detective pleads guilty to assault on ex-wife
Detective Sgt. Don Avery received a deferred disposition for one year that will result in a $300 fine if he is successful in not getting in trouble during that time.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maine author Richard Ford wins lifetime achievement award from Library of Congress
A 1996 Pulitzer Prize winner for ‘Independence Day,’ the Boothbay resident will receive the award at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in August.
Posted inCommunity
Living Well for Better Health series set for Richmond
Classes will be held at the Golden Oldies Senior Center.