A new ‘Rail Link’ between North and South stations would ease passenger rail between Maine and the rest of America
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Posted inNation & World, News
Israel expands its bombardment of Lebanon as thousands flee widening war
In less than 2 weeks, at least 1,400 Lebanese have been killed and 1.2 million driven from their homes as a result of Israel’s attacks.
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Posted inCommunity
New Ventures Maine offering free classes in October
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer free workshops and classes statewide in October in three program areas: career building, starting businesses, and financial education. NVME’s redesigned website provides information about classes, instructors and locations, as well as individual coaching and matched savings programs. A schedule is available at newventuresmaine.org. For more information, […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta approves city’s first 2 recreational marijuana shops
Earlier this year Augusta councilors approved allowing recreational cannabis retail stores, after years of only medical marijuana sales being allowed in the city.
Posted inCommunity
Kennebec Historical Society program set for Oct. 15
The free presentation will focus on probate records to aid in genealogical research.
Posted inCommunity
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club to hold Oct. 15 presentation
Gardener Barbara Emerson’s free presentation will focus on edible landscape design.
Posted inElection 2024, Local Elections, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
Posted inBusiness
Dirigo Labs announces selection of inaugural companies for launch incubator program
Dirigo Labs has announced the selection of its first incubator cohort. Dirigo Launch is designed to support the growth of promising startups in Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and will provide participants with hands-on mentorship, resources, and access to a robust network of investors, industry experts and peer founders. “The Incubator program has already been a game-changer […]
Posted inNews
Woman killed in crash with unloaded logging truck in Wales
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday a woman was killed in a head-on collision on Route 132.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Mills creates committee to study Maine’s school construction funding
The 13-member commission’s study will be the first such review since 1998. ‘It’s time for a new look at how Maine pays for school construction,’ the governor says.