Augusta-area volunteers are helping meet the needs of the homeless community, and reduce waste, through a new sleeping bag swap program.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
UPS Teamsters vote to authorize strike if contract deal isn’t reached
With more than 340,000 members at the company, the union has the largest private collective bargaining agreement in North America.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Asylum seekers proposal for Unity under review by state as group seeks transitional housing for hundreds
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is seeking to have upward of 600 people housed on the campus of Unity Environmental University, formerly known as Unity College.
Posted inNation & World, News
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89
Triplett was the subject of a book titled ‘In a Different Key,’ a PBS documentary film, a BBC news magazine installment.
Posted inSoftball, Varsity Maine
Softball: Mia Coots, Megan Watson face one more test together for Nokomis
Pitcher-catcher duo have worked together since middle school and are now trying to win Class B title.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
After flag dispute, Gardiner-area school board sets August meeting to discuss policy
Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors to discuss possible policy options at the regular business meeting Aug. 3 and invites the community for discussion.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Fox News producer out after onscreen message calling Biden a ‘wannabe dictator’
The producer, Alex McCaskill, confirmed his exit in an Instagram post. Fox News did not comment on Friday.
Posted inBusiness, News
Federal ruling in controversial whale lawsuit gives big win to Maine lobster industry
The ruling vacates a biology-based decision – the government’s 10-year plan to reduce the risk posed by fishing gear to endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Posted inMaine, News
All boaters allowed to set anchor in Winthrop waters after officials repeal long-disputed restrictions
The Town Council has lifted a policy requiring boaters to own shorefront property in order to set anchor in town waters. A new committee has one year to make recommendations on how to proceed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Pedestrian killed on Main Street in Lewiston, police say
Police closed off the road in both directions between Bates and Park streets for about two hours to reconstruct the scene, according to Police Lt. Derrick St. Laurent.