Retooling after personnel losses, Skowhegan, Lawrence, Winthrop showcase new(ish) rosters.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. price and wage increases slow further in the latest signs of cooling inflation
A price gauge closely monitored by the Fed rose just 3% in June from a year earlier, which is down from a 3.8% annual increase in May, but still above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.
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‘The Kitchen Table’ to be staged in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host an entertaining evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. “The Kitchen Table,” directed by Tim Straub, is sponsored in part by a Grant from the Onion Foundation as well as the Maine Community […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. proposes 18% fuel economy increase for new vehicle fleet from 2027 through 2032
The proposed numbers were released Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which eventually will adopt final mileage requirements.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta to ramp up police presence downtown after merchants say uptick in crime is causing fear
Officers to be paid overtime to patrol the Water Street area while city councilors weigh whether to fund a new full-time position.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Health care workers at refugee camp inspired career of Maine’s new CDC director
Dr. Puthiery Va’s family fled Cambodia and she was born in a refugee camp in Thailand before coming to the United States.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
President Biden reaches out to Jared Golden during speech in Auburn
Though the Lewiston Democrat has often been a thorn in Biden’s side, the president offered only kind words for the Maine lawmaker on Friday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
President Biden visits Maine to tout economic plans, sign order to boost manufacturing
The president spoke to about 180 people at Auburn Manufacturing Inc., a producer of extreme heat protection textiles and fabrics.
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Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prison
Thomas Sibick, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty in March for his role in the attack on Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who has described fighting for his life to defend the Capitol.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Nation & World, News
Florida woman arrested as part of Maine corrections kickback investigation
Melanie Ann High is accused of using kickbacks to induce Gerald E. Merrill, a deputy superintendent with the Maine Department of Corrections, into purchasing from companies she controlled.