The Franklin County Animal Shelter will be receiving a visit from Kris Rotondo, founder of a non-profit organization that helps raise money and awareness for animal shelters.
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Posted inCommunity
Players needed for Monday night concerts in Farmington
Weather permitting, Western Maine Foothills Band provides a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday night through Aug. 28 at Meetinghouse Park in Farmington.
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Volunteers needed to assist Ukrainian refugees
In addition to hosting refugees, there are several other ways for people in the area to help.
Posted inSchools and Education
Current assistant principal to become Mt. Blue High School’s interim principal
Joel Smith was unanimously chosen for the position in an executive session on Tuesday, June 13, at the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors meeting.
Posted inTimes Record
Olympic gold-winning rower shares story with Bowdoinham book club
Dozens of Bowdoinham residents gathered at Merryreading Books to hear Olympic gold medalist Bill Becklean speak about the sport of rowing and The New York Times best-selling novel “Boys in the Boat.”
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine House narrowly votes to expand abortion access
The 74-72 vote to advance Gov. Janet Mills’ bill to expand post-viability abortions came after a four-hour recess to count votes and consider a last-minute compromise.
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Bill to reimburse Jay’s loss of $600,000 from state moves forward
Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said the reimbursement bill will move on to the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee to be considered for funding.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, News
As inflation’s impact cuts into Monmouth’s priorities, officials say ‘not yet’ to new initiatives
Town officials said they had to omit a number of proposals and initiatives from the $4.5 million budget, which is up $530,000 from last year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Weekly U.S. applications for unemployment aid remain relatively elevated
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, a possible sign that the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes are beginning to cool a still-strong labor market
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Fed Chair reinforces likelihood of more interest rate hikes due to persistently high inflation
The central bank has raised its benchmark rate aggressively since March 2022 in a push to slow the economy and reduce inflationary pressure.