Audible will release the spoken-word version and will partner with the Kaepernick Publishing imprint to create original content from and about influential figures.
2020
Bath’s plan to curb rabies threat by trapping animals meets opposition
Though the midcoast city has dealt with an unprecedented number of rabid fox attacks and near-misses dating to last year, critics of the plan say it doesn’t account for predators’ role in keeping rodent populations in check.
Layoff at Wayfair hits 55 Brunswick employees
The company announced Thursday it will lay off more than 500 employees worldwide, roughly 3% of the company’s workforce.
Man arrested following road rage incident in Madison
Strong man accused of firing a handgun in the parking lot of a gas station.
Maine public housing agencies to receive $9.5 million for upgrades
Almost 20 housing authorities were granted funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Maine Med didn’t protect 2 patients from abuse, authorities say
The hospital filed a corrective plan and the employees associated with the incidents no longer work there.
Portland jetport to receive $4.5 million grant for taxiway project
The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program.
Jason Alexander, B.D. Wong to direct shows at Ogunquit Playhouse
Alexander will direct “War of the Roses” this summer and Wong is on tap for the musical ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus.’
Maine bill would replace federal funds lost in abortion ‘gag rule’ dispute
The proposal would provide about $3 million for Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning, which lost federal Title X funding when they refused to accept restrictions on discussing abortion with their clients.
Bar Harbor chef named HospitalityMaine’s 2020 Chef of the Year
Louis Kiefer Jr. of the Bar Harbor Inn will accept the award at a gala in March.