In ‘heart-rending scenes,’ white slavers ‘would sell their own children,’ William Davis recalled.
2023
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Softball: Ace pitchers, knowledgable catcher keep Hall-Dale softball on top
The Bulldogs have won 55 straight games heading into the Class C state championship game against Bucksport.
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Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Varsity Maine
Boys lacrosse: York edges Messalonskee in game of runs in Class B final
Eagles find way to tie game in third quarter, but ultimately fall to Wildcats.
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6 key points from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s killing
Investigators found numerous examples of excessive force, unlawful discrimination and First Amendment violations.
Posted inBusiness
Ameriprise Financial volunteers work to end hunger at Augusta Food Bank
Ameriprise Financial advisors recently came together to help families and individuals in Augusta and Manchester. Organized by Carol M. Gilbert-Tondreau, Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, 10 people volunteered at the Augusta Food Bank to donate food, clean the facility and stock food shelves, according to a news release. This effort was focused on helping the 37 […]
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Maine Forest Service names Forest Policy and Management Division director
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service has announced Morten Moesswilde as the new division director for the Forest Policy and Management Division. He had been interim director since February. Moesswilde brings almost three decades of experience in forestry and natural resource management to his new role. He joined the […]
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New Dimensions FCU receives Desjardins award
WATERVILLE — New Dimensions Federal Credit Union has received the Credit Union National Association’s 2023 Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award. CEO Ryan Poulin accepted the award at the Maine Credit Union League’s annual convention awards dinner on behalf of the entire team and financial education department for their outstanding work around financial education. CUNA created […]
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Steve Walker named Land for Maine’s Future director
AUGUSTA — Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal has announced that Steve Walker will be joining the department as director of Land for Maine’s Future. Walker brings extensive experience and knowledge of conservation easement and land acquisition transactions, including strategic project selection, supportive policy, and successful funding and implementation. Walker currently serves […]
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Flood watch issued until early Sunday
Heavy rain falling Saturday on saturated ground has prompted a flood watch for much of Maine, according to the National Weather Service.
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Rising rents, diminishing aid fuel sharp increase in evictions in many U.S. cities
Eviction filings are far above pre-pandemic levels in many cities across the country as pandemic relief disappears and inflation causes rents to spike.