In recent weeks, the Taliban have gained control of key border posts with neighbors Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Sold: Augusta’s Western View golf course under contract
The public nine-hole golf course, located on state Route 3 in Augusta, was offered at auction by Keenan Auction Company after a deal to sell the property fell through earlier this year.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Sale makes first rehab start; appearance at Hadlock likely up next
Chris Sale pitches three innings in a rookie-league game and is on track to pitch for the Portland Sea Dogs on Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston residents to vote for new Select Board member Tuesday
Kerri Malinowski and Adam Towle are vying for to fill the seat previously held by Fred Kimball, who resigned from the post in May, during Tuesday’s special election.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Recent rainfall improves, but doesn’t end drought conditions in parts of Maine
The US Drought Monitor report states that most areas have improved from moderate drought to abnormally dry, the lowest of the five drought categories.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
York County not affordable for working class, new report says
The report, based on homeownership and affordability data from the Maine Housing Authority, cites an alarming disparity between home prices and incomes.
Posted inBusiness
18-year-old joining Blue Origin’s first passenger spaceflight
instead of a $28 million auction winner launching with founder Jeff Bezos on Tuesday, Dutch runner-up Oliver Daemen will be on board.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Scallop harvest to decline again this year, but is still strong
Fishermen harvested about 43.5 million pounds in 2020 and are expected to collect about 40 million pounds this year.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Top Senate Democrat sets infrastructure vote, pressures lawmakers
Senators have struggled to reach final agreement on a $1 trillion package of highway, water systems and other public works projects.
Posted inLocal & State
Construction projects keep Colby College in Waterville busy this summer
Colby’s construction projects are underway this summer, some of which had been delayed due to the pandemic, vice president of planning at Colby said.