The money is intended to help the Ukrainian government keep basic services for its people functioning, and is separate from efforts to provide the country with weapons and humanitarian aid.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Musk denies sexual misconduct allegation by flight attendant
A report by Business Insider said SpaceX paid the woman $250,000 in severance in 2018 in exchange for her agreeing not to file a lawsuit over her claim.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump pays $110,000 fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt
A judge declared the former president in contempt of court on April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ long-running investigation into his business practices.
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Oasis of Music wraps up season with tribute to local Leo Beaule
A tribute concert to the late local musician and violin maker Leo Beaule will close the 21-22 Oasis of Music season beginning at 12:30 on Wednesday, May 25, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. A quartet of violinists, all playing with violins and bows made by Beaule, will perform three multi-movement […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine unemployment rate hits pandemic low of 3.3%
The state’s jobless rate in April was the lowest in two years, and the number of jobs was nearly back to the pre-pandemic level.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Augusta councilors eye new plans for prioritizing affordable housing as top city goal
Goals for the year, just approved by the Augusta City Council, also include expanding ways to help people with substance use disorder, revitalizing Sand Hill, improving pedestrian safety, and solving the problem of Hatch Hill landfill filling up.
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Utility truck catches fire after coming into contact with power line, Waterville police say
No one was injured in the fire Friday that sent black smoke billowing into the air from the Consolidated Communications truck.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine’s COVID hospitalizations decline Friday
Daily case counts also have eased from earlier this month, although the Maine’s infection rate remains high and the federal government is officially advising indoor mask wearing.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Shooting death of Lewiston man at Augusta towing company under investigation by police
Authorities said the shooting of Tyler Morin, 36, happened Friday morning at the Ready Road Services towing company.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Residents give preliminary approval to Pittsfield-area school district’s $13.4 million budget
Maine School Administrative District 53, which serves Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield, held its annual budget hearing Thursday.