Maine’s unemployment rate is at a near-record low and we have more new business applications than ever before. When it comes to equal pay, however, there’s ground to make up.
2022
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Commentary: Airline meltdowns are the canary in the coal mine
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine campaigns set to heat up after Labor Day, led by governors race
Incumbent Janet Mills faces a familiar opponent in Paul LePage, who served two terms from 2011-2019. Also at stake is control of the Legislature, where Democrats have advantages in the House and Senate.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Cub Scout pack plans signup event in Sidney
Cub Scout Pack 454 plans to hold a signup event at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the New England Music Camp, 8 Goldenrod Lane in Sidney. Pack 454 has Cubs from Oakland, Sidney and Belgrade, and is for children in grades K-5. For more information, email Julie McKenney at [email protected]. The Kennebec Valley Scouting […]
Posted inCommunity
Two local students graduate from University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. — Two local students graduated during ceremonies May 20-22 at the University of Rhode Island. The graduates are Morgan Morrow of Readfield and Taylor J. Easler of Belgrade. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Waterville area bridge club names recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Aug. 30 were Paul and Judy Jones, with a tie for second between the teams of Ed and Joyce Rushton, and Lorry Letourneau and Beverly St. Germain. Winners on Aug. 23 were Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop, followed by Ed and Joyce […]
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UMaine Orono center to host talk about climate justice Sept. 12
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host the talk “Creative Ecologies and the Aesthetics of Climate Justice” at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. The speaker will be T.J. Demos, director of the Center for Creative Ecologies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. All […]
Posted inNew England
Police identify New Hampshire man stabbed to death on recreational trail
The 75-year-old victim was able to call for help, but he died at the scene.
Posted inSports
NASCAR Cup Series: Jones upstages playoff teams, notches milestone win at Darlington
Erik Jones, who missed out on the Cup Series playoffs, records the 200th all-time victory for Richard Petty’s No. 43 car.