WISCASSET — Chewonki Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nature-based education, has named Nancy Kennedy as its new president, according to a news release. Kennedy has served at Chewonki for nearly a decade in several roles, including director of girls programming, vice president for Camp Chewonki, executive vice president, and as the foundation’s acting president […]
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Fairfield’s Kennebec Valley Community College Early Childhood Education program recognized
Forbes Advisor Education selected KVCC as one of the 10 best schools based on criteria including credibility, affordability, student outcomes and student experience, according to a news release.
Peaks Renewables in Clinton receives Eco-Excellence Award
The organization’s renewable natural gas dairy digester reduces emissions and supports local agriculture.
Sidney’s Maine Cheese Guild names executive director
Irene Burgess will serve as the guild’s executive director.
Attorney Sarah Catherman joins Waterville law firm as partner
WATERVILLE — Dominion Law, LLC PA, a, general practice law firm providing personalized service in downtown Waterville, welcomes Sarah E. Catherman as its newest attorney. A Winslow native, she brings nearly 10 years of legal experience and a strong desire to give back to her community to the firm, joining forces with her husband, Andrew […]
Waterville chamber welcomes newest team member
Jamie Feyler of Winslow hired as customer service/bookkeeper at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
Tesla recalling nearly 2.2 million vehicles for software update to fix warning lights
The recall is a sign of stepped-up scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker.
As Europe’s farmers find common cause in grievances, governments race to offer concessions
Farmers on the continent take their grievances over inflation, foreign competition and the costs of combating climate change to the streets.
Microsoft says state-backed Russian hackers accessed emails of senior leadership team members
In a blog post, Microsoft said the intrusion began in late November and was discovered on Jan. 12.
U.S. didn’t just avoid a recession – it’s adding hundreds of thousands of new jobs
Employers added a surprisingly robust 353,000 jobs in January in a further sign of economic strength.