The recommendations came in an analysis of the Maine State Police’s after-action review of the Lewiston mass shooting last year.
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High-speed fiber internet service reaches Bingham, The Forks area
Fidium Fiber is now available to about 1,600 homes and businesses in the rural area, as a result of state funding and collaboration among other agencies.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel
President of Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville resigns
Tricia Costigan, president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care — Lakewood in Waterville, has resigned from her position, effective immediately.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street drifts around its records following latest encouraging economic data
U.S. stocks drifted around their record heights following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Most disabled adults in guardianship never get legal counsel
A report this week by Disability Rights Maine found that in 75% of cases between 2019-21, lawyers were not provided to individuals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Hyundai recalls hydrogen fuel cell vehicles due to fire risk and tells owners to park them outdoors
Hyundai is telling the owners of nearly 1,600 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to park them outdoors and away from structures due to the risk of fuel leaks and fires.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
After decade of absence, budget committee to return in Readfield-area school district
After members of the public suggested reestablishing a budget committee, Superintendent Jay Charette of Regional School Unit 38 said the committee will return to involve more people in deciding spending on education.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
American shoppers forgo faster shipping to stretch budgets
Demand for expedited shipping has fallen every year since 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stressed Starbucks baristas decry ‘skeleton’ crews in test for new CEO
Making early strides to address workers’ concerns will be crucial for Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who took over on Sept. 9.
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Madison school announces November lunch menu
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