The Amazon founder had been criticized in the past for not signing the Giving Pledge, the campaign launched by Bill Gates and others to encourage billionaires to donate the majority of their wealth through philanthropy.
November 2022
Posted inBusiness, New England, News
For the 1st time in its 150-year history, Boston Globe names woman to serve as paper’s editor
Nancy Barnes will be the Boston Globe’s 13th editor.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says
Grammy-winning musician’s manager said, ‘it will take a lot more than ALS to silence this icon.’
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Jay, Chesterville men accused of cutting trees, utility pole in Chesterville
The utility pole belonged to Central Maine Power Co. and was hanging by one wire when it was found. The trees blocked Dutch Gap Road.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Class A rematch highlights four state title games Saturday
In Class B, both Portland and Skowhegan are looking to end long championship droughts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Boil-water order issued for Augusta neighborhood after water pipe breaks
The Greater Augusta Utility District issued a boil-water order Monday evening for residents of sections of Haskell, Cony and Malta streets after a water pipe broke as district employees were trying to fix it.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center bounces back from October vandalism
The beloved arts center has received over $15,000 in donations over the past two months to help with repairs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More freight ships to call on Maine’s only container port
Icelandic shipping company Eimskip is adding a second weekly stop in Portland, as container vessel traffic to and from Maine continues to increase.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Football notebook: Times, dates set for state championship games
Skowhegan shores up on D in win over Falmouth; Purple Panthers leave it all.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
40 states settle Google location-tracking charges for $392 million
The settlement is a historic win for consumers, and the largest multistate settlement in U.S. history dealing with privacy.