An open letter to Sappi employees: On Tuesday morning, I called a meeting with the senior leadership of the Sappi mill to let them know that the mill isn’t going anywhere. Now I want you to hear it directly from me too. The Sappi mill is critical to Skowhegan, the surrounding region, and the state […]
2021
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Rotary club nears end of learning center campaign
The Bridgton Lake-Region Rotary Club reports that it is committed to help make the Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center a creative hub for the youth and citizens of the Lakes Region. The club is coming close to the end of its campaign to raise $10,000 in donations, which it will match. It […]
Posted inNation & World
Kabul airport attack kills at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops
The Islamic State group, whose Afghanistan affiliate is far more radical than the Taliban, claimed responsibility for the killings.
Posted inCommunity
Foundation seeks land protection grant proposals
The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Land Protection grant program seeks proposals from organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The Maine Land Protection grant program provides funds for land acquisition or land conservation easement projects. “The Maine outdoors is a uniquely special place, and we believe all of […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Maine jobless claims hit pandemic low as U.S. claims rise for first time in 5 weeks
A resurgence of cases linked to the highly contagious delta variant has clouded the economic outlook, and claims remain high by historic standards.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospital leaders plead with Mainers to get shots, as beds fill up with unvaccinated patients
Maine reported 390 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and 133 people hospitalized, the highest numbers since early May.
Posted inNation & World, News
Western nations warn of possible attack at Kabul airport amid airlift
Amid the warnings and the pending American withdrawal, some European nations said they would have to end their evacuations.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Community Compass: Support helps our neighbors in recovery
In the winter of 2018, a new family moved across the street from me. A month or two later, a lot of late-night car traffic at the family’s home gave great concern to neighbors, who contacted the police and began submitting anonymous tips to the Augusta Police Department. The neighbors, including me, speculated that the […]