The aquaculture internship program will initially target students from Maine’s community colleges, starting with the one in Washington County.
2022
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Former Celtics coach Bill Fitch dies at 89
Bill Fitch guided the Boston Celtics to the NBA title in 1981 and was Larry Bird’s first pro coach.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Verdict upheld in pandemic-delayed murder trial in Maine
Carine Reeves argued that he should been tried within 120 days of his extradition, but the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled the timeframe outlined by an interstate compact can be paused if a trial cannot be held.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Meta, formerly Facebook, faces historic drop as stock tanks
The company’s shares fell more than 26% in afternoon trading Thursday, lopping more than $230 billion off its overall value.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Vassalboro library’s reconfiguration creates more space and more opportunity to host events
The library’s layout was altered recently to allow for things like a play area for children and space for public computers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cheers: Whiskey sales start comeback in bars, restaurants
On-premise sales volumes – representing about one-fifth of the U.S. spirits market – rose 53% in 2021, following pandemic-related closures and restrictions nationwide in 2020.
Posted inMaine
Animal welfare agents seize 63 cats from Wales woman – again
Most of the cats that were seized Wednesday had respiratory problems, ear and eye infections.
Posted inBusiness
Jobless claims fall for second straight week
The four-week average for claims, which compensates for weekly volatility, rose by nearly 8,000 to 255,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner hands out bonus pay to city employees for pandemic work
The American Rescue Plan Act, which has provided federal relief funds to local, regional and state governments, allows some funds to be used for hazard pay for public sector employees.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
A likely poor jobs figure for January could prove temporary
Most economists expect a relatively quick rebound in hiring, possibly as soon as this month.