A tropical storm warning extended all the way up to Maine.
2020
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Food Bank to give away 1,000 boxes of local food Thursday
The federally-funded Farmers to Families Program has given away more than 15 million boxes of local food to families nationwide.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Taylor ready to rejoin Red Sox after surprising bout with COVID-19
Josh Taylor, who said being stuck in a hotel room for two weeks in the quarantine period took a mental toll on him, is working out in Pawtucket and could join the Red Sox soon.
Posted inMaine, News
Western Maine land trust to close Step Falls due to overcrowding
The popular spot in Newry has been overrun by visitors during the pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner mulls limits on pot businesses
With several pot-related businesses in the pipeline in Gardiner and the approval of a business license on Wednesday’s agenda, city officials are expected to consider imposing a limit on how many marijuana businesses it will allow.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider final budget vote, charter changes
The council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mid-Day Cafe of Mid-Maine Technical Center at Waterville Senior High School.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
GM alleges Fiat Chrysler spent millions to bribe UAW leaders
A federal judge is asked to reconsider dismissal of a lawsuit against FCA based on new allegations.
Posted inMaine, News
Pandemic likely to cost Maine cities and towns over $124 million this year
In a report to the Legislature, the Maine Municipal Association said communities are reporting reduced sales taxes, fewer fees collected for recreation programs and business and liquor licenses, and lost motor vehicle excise tax revenue.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Portland man injured in Chelsea crash
Police say Mark Anderson was injured Friday when his motorcycle was struck by a car driven by Dalton Pushard on State Route 9 in Chelsea.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
No answers yet after BIW, striking union meet together with mediator for first time
The last time union and company officials spoke was during negotiations in June, but communication stalled after BIW delivered its “last, best and final” contract to the union, much of which union officials roundly rejected.