The deal calls for solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Maine, Illinois and Maryland.
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Posted inBusiness
IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023
‘Poverty and hunger could further increase, a dangerous trend that was started by the COVID crisis,’ Kristalina Georgieva said.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Gunmen kill at least 50 in attacks on village in Nigeria
The motive of the attacks was not immediately clear, though authorities said they believe both attacks were connected.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Day’s Jewelers to move Waterville corporate offices to The Elm on College Avenue
The company will lease the first floor from local businessman Bill Mitchell, who says the City Council chambers and First Congregational Church United Church of Christ and its related Essentials Closet will remain on the lower level of the building.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service
The agency’s newly released strategic operating plan lays out the specifics of how the IRS will allocate the $80 billion, through the fiscal year 2031, that was approved in that legislation.
Posted inBusiness
Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so
Many think they are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages, but others say they aren’t much more than a gimmick.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board approves budget proposal with less than 1% increase
The $12.8 million school spending plan has a modest increase from last year, despite what officials called a “difficult” budget year.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Posted inSports, Times Record Sports
Area’s strongest set to compete for Central Maine Strongman glory
The 14th competition, in Augusta, will be the event’s largest at 62 competitors.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Gardiner City Council chooses McGough again for school board vacancy
Cullum McGough, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Gardiner-area school board in 2021, was chosen again Wednesday to fill a different school board vacancy as elected officials opted to delay filling the vacant City Council seat.