The program is viewed as a watershed initiative for Maine’s immigrant community.
2023
Posted inSports
Women’s World Cup roundup: Morocco pulls off big surprise, and second-ranked Germany goes home early
Morocco stunningly advances to the knockout rounds after a 1-0 win over Colombia, while Germany finishes third in the group after a 1-1 draw with South Korea.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift’s Eras era just got extended with new tour dates in U.S. and Canada
The record-breaking road tour, teeming with viral moments, has provided a financial jolt to nearly every city it has stopped in.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Saudi Arabia extends cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day, potentially boosting prices at the pump
A series of production cuts over the past year has failed to substantially boost prices amid weakened demand from China and tighter monetary policy aimed at combatting inflation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Court deals another blow to proposed Belfast fish farm
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a local conservation group had the right to challenge a permit for a controversial aquaculture facility in Belfast. The permit will now return to the city for review.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Maine singer takes home $10,000 after winning weekslong competition in Hallowell
Julia Gagnon won the third “Central Maine Idol” competition Wednesday night at The Quarry Tap Room.
Posted inBusiness
Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same
The social media company said the Online News Act ‘is based on the incorrect premise that Meta benefits unfairly from news content shared on our platforms, when the reverse is true.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Traffic alert: Waterville-area commutes face disruption for days as officials prepare to close Ticonic Bridge
Construction crews have begun a $52.8 million project to replace the aging bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow, and the effort ramps up with the closing of the structure from last Sunday to Saturday morning, Aug. 12.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says
The drug, developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi, is expected to be ready in the fall before the RSV season, typically November through March.