An estimated 1 in 5 tenured miners in Central Appalachia has black lung disease; one in 20 has the most disabling form of black lung.
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Maine’s first Black chamber of commerce takes shape amid mixed reactions
Joshua Brister, owner of a semipro women’s basketball team, has launched the Maine Black Chamber of Commerce to promote interests of the state’s Black-owned businesses.
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Millions of dollars in foreign campaign funds pour into Maine as lawmakers push to ban them
Lawmakers say they will try to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of the foreign spending ban, but it won’t prevent foreign-owned companies from pouring money into Maine politics this fall.
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Maine planners grappling with short-term rentals consider new regulations
The Land Use Planning Commission has received complaints about renters from permanent residents.
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Musk says Twitter to change logo to ‘X’ from the bird. Changes could come as early as Monday.
In a series of posts on his Twitter account, Twitter’s owner said that he’s looking to make the change worldwide as soon as Monday.
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Air travelers are flocking to Maine, but not the way they used to
Bangor International Airport and Portland International Jetport are rebounding from the pandemic. But there’s been a shift in when passengers are flying.
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Popular Augusta restaurant reopens a day after closure over health, safety violations
The 99 Restaurant on Civic Center Drive reopened Friday after several serious code violations and health hazards were identified by the Augusta Fire Department and Code Enforcement Bureau.
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Extreme heat pushes airlines to shed fuel, limit passengers
High temperatures make the air less dense, reducing engine performance and the amount of lift produced at a given speed.
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Farmington hospital physical therapists trained in protocol for Parkinson’s treatment
FARMINGTON — Four care team members of Franklin Memorial Hospital are now trained in LSVT BIG, a specialized physical therapy program designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease improve their movement and overall functional abilities. The physical therapists, Annie Gray, PT, DPT; Gwen Davis, PTA; Marco Madison, PT, DPT; and Ian McLaughlin, PTA, are all […]
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Franklin Savings Bank welcomes new director from Farmington
FARMINGTON – Katherine “Kathy” Yardley recently joined the Franklin Savings Bank board of directors. “We are thrilled to have Kathy join our board of directors,” said Tim Thomson, president and CEO of Franklin Savings Bank. “Her extensive leadership experience and community knowledge will be invaluable to our organization as we continue to grow and expand […]