Helen Crabtree complained Central Maine Medical Center discriminated against her because of her religious beliefs.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital adds pain medicine specialist
FARMINGTON — Ruslan Abdukalikov, DO, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a physician of pain medicine at the hospital. Pain management can help improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic and acute pain. Pain is treated by a team and through a plan customized for each patient’s condition and […]
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UMF named a ‘Best College’ by U.S. News & World Report for value and affordable access
The University of Maine at Farmington has once again been named a “Best College” by U.S. News & World Report, giving it top 10 rankings for value and affordable access within its Carnegie classification. The recently announced national rankings for 2024 named Farmington No. 2 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, No. 6 in Best […]
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U.S., China launch economic working groups with aim of easing tensions
China is one of the United States’ biggest trading partners, and economic competition between the 2 nations has increased in recent years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Streaming services are in a heated tug-of-war over viewers and users are growing more adept at jumping in and out of those services, often depending on price.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Maine, News
Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights
Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won’t happen.
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Auto workers expand strike to 38 locations in 20 states; Biden plans visit to show support
Stellantis and General Motors are targeted for the expanded strikes while Ford is spared after meeting some of the union’s demands.
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First private U.S. passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed
Thirty-two trains will run daily, and their owner predicts an eventual annual ridership of 8 million people.
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Wilton to vote on halting marijuana business licenses
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons voted Tuesday to hold a special town meeting Oct. 17 to vote on a six-month moratorium on licenses for cannabis businesses. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. Town Manager Perry Ellsworth said the moratorium would allow a committee comprised of selectpersons and Planning […]
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Maine housing market stuck on falling sales, rising prices
It’s the same old song and dance as a tight inventory slows sales and pushes some prices up.