Stocks spent July and part of August gaining ground on hopes that the Fed would ease up on its interest rate hikes.
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U.S., Trump team propose names for arbiter in Mar-a-Lago probe
The Justice Department proposed two retired judges for the role. Trump’s team proposed a retired judge and a lawyer.
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Skowhegan tax rate decreases but may not result in lower tax bills
The Skowhegan Board of Assessors on Thursday lowered the tax rate from $18.35 to $17.48 per $1,000 worth of valuation, but that doesn’t necessarily mean tax bills will be lower because property values have increased, according to Town Manager Christine Almand.
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Mainebiz to celebrate 2022 Women to Watch on Sept. 15
Mainebiz plans to celebrate five inspirational female leaders in-person on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the 2022 Mainebiz Women to Watch reception. Mainebiz launched its Women to Watch award recognition program as a way to bring attention to top-notch women who are executives, women whose daily work strengthens their organizations and by extension, Maine’s economy. Now, […]
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Saddleback Mountain recognized by Down East magazine
RANGELEY — Saddleback Mountain has been named the 2022 Readers’ Choice for “Best Ski Mountain” in Maine by Down East magazine. The September issue of Down East covers everything from playing outdoors to eating and shopping, according to a news release from Saddleback. Winners of the “Best of Maine” awards are selected for one of […]
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UScellular enhances wireless network coverage in Kennebec County
UScellular continues to invest in its fast, high-quality network with the addition of 5G service to three cell sites in Kennebec County, including the towns of Belgrade Lakes, South Monmouth and Vassalboro. The sites enhance UScellular’s network in those towns and are among the more than 420 sites the wireless carrier has across the state. […]
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Augusta soon to be home to new Harbor Freight Tools store
The chain looks to open at 10 Whitten Road, also known as the Turnpike Mall.
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Colby museum names new curatorial hires
The Colby College Museum of Art has announced that Sarah Humphreville has been appointed Lunder curator of American art. Humphreville possesses a keen interest in museum collections and a deep commitment to identifying artists worthy of new research and recognition in the field of American art. With rigorous and comprehensive curatorial skills, special expertise in […]
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The sixth Maine Cheese Festival returns to Pittsfield this weekend
The festival will be held Sunday at Manson Park in Pittsfield, with a morning session beginning at 11 a.m. and an afternoon session starting at 3 p.m.
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Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City
Health officials began checking for signs of the virus in sewage water after the first case of polio in the United States in nearly a decade was identified in July in Rockland County.