WeWork said it entered into a restructuring support agreement with stakeholders to ‘drastically reduce’ the company’s debt.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta churches to ring bells on Veterans Day
AUGUSTA — The city has scheduled to ring the bells of its churches at 11 a.m., 11 times as they honor all those who served on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and was originally called Armistice Day. […]
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Commission to celebrate Veterans’ Art Exhibition in Augusta Nov. 9
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission is set to host its Maine Veterans Art Exhibition through Feb. 27 at the State Capitol Complex. This exhibition provides a platform for Maine veterans to showcase their artistic talents and share their experiences with the broader community. The art will be accessible to all during regular business hours, […]
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Unity library to host art show through Dec. 22
UNITY — The “Small Works, Big Dreams” holiday art show is set to be held through Friday, Dec. 22, at the Unity Public Library, 38 School St. Eight artists, who have previously shown their work at the library, are filling the space with their art and have pledged to donate 20% of the proceeds from […]
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Waterville Grief through the Holidays Bereavement Support Group set
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer an eight-week Grief through the Holidays support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a time-limited bereavement group meant to support individuals through the holiday season. The group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesdays starting Nov. 14, meetings will be facilitated by trained […]
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Virtual keynote on Wabanaki perspectives on foodways set for Nov. 16
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways at noon on Thursday, Nov. 16. Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, will present “History, Health Disparities, and […]
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Ukrainian officers investigated for holding a ceremony that was struck by Russia
The missile strike killed 19 Ukrainian soldiers and sparked a wave of criticism among Ukrainians who questioned on social media the planning of an event so close to the battlefield.
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Why this survivor of domestic violence wants the Supreme Court to uphold a gun control law
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a challenge to a 1994 law prohibiting people facing domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
Posted inHealth
Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation
Some experts worry the U.S. may be repeating mistakes that gave rise to the opioid crisis: Overprescribing a questionable drug that carries significant safety and abuse risks.
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Fortnite maker accuses Google of bullying and bribing to block competition to its Android app store
The trial that opened Monday targets the Google Play Store, which distributes apps for the company’s Android software that powers virtually all the world’s smartphones that aren’t made by Apple.