Libraries in Gardiner, Vassalboro and Readfield are among those to benefit from a $1.7 million statewide investment.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden pitches his efforts on clean energy, infrastructure as key to reviving manufacturing jobs
The claim that the administration has bolstered U.S. manufacturing is backed by a rise in construction spending on new factories, but factory hiring has begun to slow in recent months.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick-Rockland train line launching weekend service
The Coastliner debuted during the Maine Lobster Festival, drawing more than 600 riders.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
DeSantis suspends another elected Democratic prosecutor; appoints a Republican
State Attorney Monique Worrell vowed to seek reelection next year and said her removal was political and not about her performance, suggesting that the governor’s timing was to distract from his stagnant presidential campaign.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Receiver Demario Douglas making strong push for roster spot
The diminutive sixth-round draft pick has impressed in 1-on-1 drills during training camp, displaying an innate ability to get himself open.
Posted inNation & World, News
Utah man suspected of threatening Biden is shot and killed as FBI serve warrant
Craig Deleeuw Robertson posted online Monday that he had heard the president was coming to Utah and he was planning to dig out a camouflage suit and ‘clean the dust off the m24 sniper rifle.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Wildfires wipe out communities in Hawaii, kill at least 6
Wildfires continued to burn Wednesday, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora as it passed well south of the Hawaiian islands. Officials feared the death toll could rise.
Posted inLocal Government
Farmington to have another interim town manager after process to hire new manager stalls
In July, a candidate for the position stepped down during negotiations, so the process of selecting a new town manager had to restart.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
As field hockey season looms, players and coaches again question goggles mandate
Maine is one of only two states that require face protection since the sport’s national governing body made it optional in 2020.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Flock of sheep go on the lam in Gardiner
Following a ringleader named Moe, a flock of East Friesian sheep escaped their enclosure and wandered onto a neighbor’s lawn Wednesday.