Letter carriers have been working without a new contract since their old one expired in May 2023.
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Wayne daycare program reopens
Pooh Bear’s history at the church dates back to the 1970s.
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UScellular donates $41,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville
The grant supports academic programming and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education for children.
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University of Maine at Augusta East Millinocket Center executive receives award
Rountree started at UMA’s East Millinocket center in 1995 as assistant director.
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Credit union based in Newport, Pittsfield raising money for breast cancer nonprofit
Pink ribbons are available to purchase for $2 each throughout the month at the credit union’s Newport and Pittsfield office locations.
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Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering U.S. economy
Higher-income households have been fortified by huge gains in housing and stock market wealth since the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Statewide eviction prevention program to begin taking applications Monday
The program, funded with an $18 million allotment from the state, will provide a two-fold approach to rent relief: offering tenants one-time assistance paying back-rent, plus monthly rent subsidies for one year.
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As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
‘Game-changing’ proposal would bring hotel, apartments, retail to former Kmart in Augusta
Due to the height of the proposed hotel – up to 85 feet – the project needs a contract zone from the city’s Planning Board.
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Wilton board approves application for Dunkin’ shop
Construction on the new Dunkin’ is expected to begin in the spring, but demolition of an existing building may be done sooner.