The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable growth.
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Greater Franklin Food Council recognized as nonprofit organization
The council has also recently hired its first executive director, Erica Emery, who has served on the steering committee since its inception.
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Vaccination clinic set for Oct. 24 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The AgeWise Maine Initiative, a collaboration of Maine’s five area agencies on aging in partnership with Northern Light Health, is set to offer statewide vaccination clinics this fall, including several in Kennebec County. Launched in 2023 and powered by USAging grant funding, AgeWise Maine offers vaccine clinics with the goal of ensuring that […]
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University of Maine at Augusta to hold lecture-recital Oct. 24
Letcher interviewed American classical composers to explore their perspectives on how the social, cultural and political environments influence the music they compose.
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Winthrop library to host candidates night Oct. 24
WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library plans to host a meet the candidates event for Winthrop Town Council whose names will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. All five candidates plan to participate in the event, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the King Event Room of the Bailey Public Library, 26 Bowdoin […]
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Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways
Five years after the state changed the October holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, some businesses are giving workers the day off while others are trying to foster greater cultural awareness.
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Author Stephen King haunts Republicans with $430,000 in donations to Maine Democrats
The Maine-born author tops a list of well-known donors, including far-right financier Leonard Leo, who are using their wealth to try to help their preferred political parties win control of the Maine Legislature.
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University of Maine System sees success two years after launching Wabanaki history course
More than 1,000 people have received a digital credential in Wabanaki Nations history, the system announced Friday.
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Chief: Two injured, families displaced after fire destroys home in Pittsfield
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, which consumed a house and damaged a nearby trailer, burning two residents and displacing two families.
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New regulations prompt some concerns among personal care agencies
While agencies told The Monitor they generally agree with the need for licensing, some worried certain requirements would be difficult to meet and could push costs up.