U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree say the pay increase is needed to help with recruitment and retention of employees at Veterans Affairs facilities, which many Maine residents rely on for care.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery felonies
The group includes Republican National Committeewoman Kathy Berden and Meshawn Maddock, former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
New University of Maine at Augusta president seeks to deepen community relationships
As Jenifer Cushman takes the helm of the third-largest school in Maine’s state university system, she’s looking to draw in people seeking to finish degrees they began years ago, or who never thought they would go to college.
Posted inMaine
Photos: Mainer killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest nearly 82 years later at Augusta cemetery
The remains of Ensign Stanley Willis Allen, who was born in Bethel and lived in Brunswick, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was buried with full military honors on Tuesday at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Photos are by Kennebec Journal photographer Ashley Allen.
Posted inBusiness
Americans bump up spending in June as inflation eases in a strong job market
Shoppers increased spending at electronic stores and online, but pulled back in grocery stores and gas stations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Hartland man arrested on allegations he stole power tools from Palmyra garage
Somerset County sheriff’s officials say Guy Maloon, 34, entered the garage in Palmyra last week and took over $2,500 worth of tools.
Posted inSports
Women’s World Cup: U.S. hopes its diverse roster will inspire next-generation stars
As player Ashley Sanchez says, ‘It is a big deal. But I hope that this won’t be a conversation at some point. It just will be the usual.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Top U.S. firms supplied equipment to keep Russian oil flowing after Ukraine invasion
Customs data show Russia imported 3,279 items from SLB in the year after the invasion, valued at almost $60 million.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County officials reaffirm support for Waterville affordable housing development
Waterville area officials have been contacting the three Kennebec County commissioners to urge their continued support for the redevelopment of the Lockwood-Duchess Mill that has been delayed.
Posted inBusiness
Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose those less vulnerable to hacking
Devices like baby monitors, home security cameras and TVs will get a ‘Cyber Trust’ label if they meet the government’s cybersecurity requirements.