AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry recently announced Laura Graham as Land for Maine’s Future program director. Graham brings wide-ranging experience and knowledge of conservation easement and land acquisition transactions, including strategic project selection, supportive policy, and successful funding and implementation. Currently a senior planner at the LMF, Graham brings expertise in […]
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Franklin Health pediatrics recognized for excellence in pediatric care
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Hannaford Supermarkets earns top score for LGBTQ+ workplace equality
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Walt McKee to join teaching faculty at 2024 Harvard Law School Trial Program
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Franklin Savings Bank announces promotions
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has announced three promotions in its management team. Jennifer Merrill has been named assistant vice president, commercial loan officer; Courtney Austin is now assistant vice president, marketing director; and Katie Deming is the new assistant vice president, customer service, in Farmington and Wilton branch manager. Merrill joined the bank in […]
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International court rules against Guatemala in a landmark Indigenous and environmental rights case
Guatemala violated Indigenous rights by permitting a huge nickel mine on tribal land almost 2 decades ago, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled.
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How the world’s first deal to ditch fossil fuels was forged at COP28
A controversial leader. A universally hated draft. Against all odds, climate negotiators reached their first-ever agreement on moving away from coal, oil and gas.
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Congressional Budget Office projects lower inflation, higher unemployment over next 2 years
The office’s Current View of the Economy from 2023 to 2025 report estimates that the unemployment rate will rise to 4.4% by the end of 2024.
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Tesla Autopilot recall threatens its defense in lawsuits over crashes
The electric vehicle company’s biggest recall ever threatens to hurt its defense in several high-profile lawsuits it faces over crashes linked to Autopilot.