The aim is to to prevent price spikes and starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.
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Local auto technician Dennis Corson receives national award
Dennis “Denny” Corson of Detroit, an ASE Certified automotive technician employed by Charlie’s Motor Mall in Augusta, was honored with a national achievement award as the Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year. Fifty-two automotive professionals were recognized Nov. 17 at the fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence […]
Maine Vaccine Board recognizes Tonya Philbrick-Labbe
At its Nov. 10 meeting the Maine Vaccine Board recognized Tonya Philbrick-Labbe of Sidney for her role in promoting and advancing childhood vaccines statewide through Maine’s Universal Childhood Immunization Program and her close collaboration with the board. Philbrick-Labbe previously led the Maine Immunization Program and the State’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts as the former Senior Health […]
Mills foundation appoints Heather Hemphill to executive director
ROME — The Travis Mills Foundation has appointed its Chief Financial Officer Heather Hemphill as its executive director. The foundation, which opened its doors in 2017, provides various programs to help recalibrated veterans and their families overcome physical and emotional obstacles, strengthen family bonds and enjoy much needed rest and relaxation at its retreat in […]
Wall Street ends mixed following strong data on wages, jobs
Stocks had been on the upswing for the last month on hopes the worst of the nation’s high inflation may have passed already.
Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers
With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.
Carrabassett Valley board conditionally approves final subdivision plan for Sugarloaf expansion
The West Mountain expansion proposal is still under permitting review at the state level.
Prosecutor: Evidence shows Trump ‘explicitly’ OK’d tax fraud
The Trump Organization, the entity through which Trump manages his real estate holdings and other ventures, is accused of helping executives avoid paying income taxes on company-paid perks such as Manhattan apartments and luxury cars.
U.S. hiring remained strong in November as employers add 263,000 jobs
The strength of November’s hiring gain will raise concerns that the Fed may now have to keep rates high even longer than many had assumed.
Twitter suspends rapper Ye again, this time over swastika post
The rapper now appears to have migrated to another right-wing platform, former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social, where an account under Ye’s name posted about Musk on Friday.