LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine’s Strive Program has opened registration for its fall cohort. The program is a free workforce development and professional certificate program designed to provide participants with critical digital literacy and workforce skills while also helping them explore and refine personal strengths and goals. These skills can be used to expand employment […]
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Good Will-Hinckley to hold Wel-Kum Bak for alumni, friends Sept. 30
Good Will-Hinckley plans to hold a Wel-Kum Bak event for alumni and friends on Saturday, Sept. 30. As part of GWH’s Fall Festival, the Wel-Kum Bak celebration will have food, fun and games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hinckley Campus, 16 Prescott Drive. Activities will include a climbing wall, lawn games, pumpkin […]
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Woodcarvers show, competition set for Gardiner Oct. 7
GARDINER — The Maine Woodcarvers Association plans to hold its show and competition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Gardiner Lions Club, 27 Lions Way. Carvings will be on display by carvers from all levels. Attendees can vote for the carving that will receive the People’s Choice Award, according to […]
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lee Lenfest and Maureen Brochu finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Sept. 12 duplicate bridge session. Ken Karvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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Farmington nonprofit to offer walks, trail runs starting Sept. 23
FARMINGTON — The Bonney Woods Corporation invites people to its woods this fall. Easy walks to trail runs, as well as dog walks, are scheduled to be offered from Saturday, Sept. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 14. To view all the events and to sign up, visit powderhousehill.org/adventures. By signing up, volunteers will have contact information […]
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Football: Nokomis takes down Winslow in wet Monday matinee
Warriors run 64 plays to Black Raiders’ 28 en route to 36-14 victory.
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A resurgence of American unions is being led by a new breed of labor leaders. Who are they?
From picket lines in Hollywood to walkouts against Detroit automakers, it’s already been a big year for labor organizing – and behind several major showdowns with enormous companies are some of America’s largest unions.
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Carmakers and the United Auto Workers are talking, but there’s no signs of a deal to end the strike
The union’s strategy hinges on its ability to escalate the strike quickly, and the carmakers are warning of potential layoffs as the limited strike reduces the amount of material needed at plants that remain open.
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Local roundup: Second half goal lifts Messalonskee field hockey over Skowhegan
Sophia Ventimiglia’s goal hands River Hawks 1st regular season loss in six years.
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Norfolk Southern announces details of plan to pay for lost home values because of Ohio derailment
The railroad estimates that the cleanup will cost more than $800 million, which includes $74 million that Norfolk Southern has pledged to help East Palestine recover.