The national economy is humming and companies are ramping up hiring, but seasonal businesses in central Maine continue to struggle to find enough help as they prepare for the busy summer months.
2022
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills says ‘Maine won’t go back’ to LePage years
At the Democratic State Convention in Bangor, she contrasts her record with that of her Republican challenger.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield man arrested after late night crash
Dylan Brown, 23, of Fairfield, was charged with operating under the influence after traveling at a high rate of speed Friday night in a residential area and rolling over at the intersection of High and Elm streets.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Cornville couple seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in Madison
Police say a Bowdoin man who struck a motorcycle and injured its riders before speeding away from the scene was later captured and held by Madison residents until police could arrive.
Posted inMaine
Maine reports 428 new COVID-19 cases, 1 additional death
A total of 213 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus statewide on Saturday, the Maine CDC says.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Russians withdraw from around Kharkiv, U.S. delegation visits Kyiv
Maine Sen. Susan Collins joined a Republican delegation meeting with Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelensky, though it was not clear when.
Posted inThings to Do
Johnson Hall Stand-Up Comedy Series begins May 18
Johnson Hall Opera House plans to present an evening of stand-up comedy hosted by Mark Turcotte at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. The show, presented on the first floor “Logan’s Stage,” will also feature Amy Tee, Ryan Gartley and Mike Levinsky. Some of New […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Protesting for Roe at justices’ homes is self-defeating and wrong
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Clean energy future relies on workforce development programs and union jobs.
Exposure to my current career path came after accidentally lighting a fire in an attempted home repair. After calling a trained electrician for help, we entered into an enlightening conversation on his background, which pushed me to further research the profession. I quickly determined a change of career from retail to journeyman electrician. Like my […]