While I could tout my hopes for the new year, I thought it would be infinitely more interesting to hear from Waterville area leaders about theirs, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House Republicans ready contempt of Congress charges against Hunter Biden
For months, Republicans have pursued an impeachment inquiry seeking to tie the president to his son’s business dealings but have so far failed to uncover evidence implicating the elder Biden in any wrongdoing.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
DeSantis has rejected $11 billion in federal funding for Floridians in recent years
Millions of mostly low-income Floridians could have benefited from the funding, the governor’s critics say.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine unleashes more drones and missiles at Russian areas as part of its new year strategy
The Russian Defense Ministry said its defenses intercepted 36 drones over Crimea and one over Krasnodar, part of an emerging pattern of intensified Ukrainian aerial attacks in recent days.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Florida to be first state allowed to import prescription drugs from Canada
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the plan into law in 2019, but it required FDA review and approval. Democratic President Joe Biden has backed such programs as a way to lower prices.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
In photos: Cooper Flagg’s rise as a basketball star from Maine
Here’s a look back Flagg’s start as a freshman at Nokomis High School in Newport and beyond as the basketball powerhouse emerges as a top young player in the country. Flagg, now playing for Montverde Academy and soon to be playing for Duke University, is returning for a pair of sold-out games Friday and Saturday night at the Cross Insurance Arena and at the Portland Expo.
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U.S. employers add strong 216,000 jobs in sign of continued economic strength
Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that December’s job gain exceeded the 173,000 that were added in November.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Southern Maine expected to see highest amounts of snow during Sunday storm
So far, this winter has been a struggle for snow lovers, but this lame winter is about to get a little spicier over the weekend. No doubt you’ve heard about the possible storm, it’s the talk of the town. While it’s still a couple days away, the pieces to this puzzle are beginning to come […]
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Kennebec Savings Bank announces retirement of CFO
Kennebec Savings Bank announced the retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Debbie Getchell on Dec. 31. Getchell joined the bank’s leadership team in 2011 as CFO. Her career in banking has spanned 41 years, including 28 years at Machias Savings Bank before joining Kennebec Savings Bank. A Machias native, Getchell has a […]
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Beaudoin joins team at Farmington’s University Credit Union
Beaudoin has more than 24 years of experience in financial services.