Eric Adams frames himself as confident in his ability to overcome ‘obstacles.’
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Wilton property tax rate increases by 90 cents for 2024-25
Paul Binette, Wilton assessors, set the rate at $21.30 per $1,000 of property value on Sept. 12.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro man sentenced in police chase through Waterville, Oakland
Christopher Ratte was located the day after police broke off their pursuit of him due to safety concerns.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sagadahoc deputy advocates for mental health care, bashes report from mass shooting commission
Sgt. Aaron Skolfield was joined by mental health advocates and a former legislator at a press conference Monday to publicize Maine’s Progressive Treatment Program, which they say could have prevented last year’s Lewiston shooting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Wage increases, more vacation time at heart of Huhtamaki steelworkers contract
Members of United Steelworkers Local 449 at the Huhtamaki food service and packaging products mill in Waterville voted overwhelmingly to ratify a three-year contract that includes wage increases and more vacation time.
Posted inBusiness, News
With national closure, Yelloh food delivery service will lay off 14 workers near Bangor
The company filed a WARN notice with Maine JobLink Sep. 23, the same day it announced its national closure.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
Opponents say the operation would be devastating for marine and coastal habitats.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Livermore Falls man pleads guilty to robbery, kidnapping and theft in Farmington home invasion
Jeromy C. Merchant, 44, also pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm.
Posted inMaine, News
Searsport construction worker killed in crash while working in Orland
Charles Resh, 24, died at a hospital Tuesday after he was hit while directing traffic on Acadia Highway.
Posted inCommunity
Talk on ‘Perils & Pitfalls of LEDs’ set via Zoom Oct. 9
Tom Baker’s presentation covers the topic of electromagnetic radiation and the impacts of Light Emitting Diodes on human and environmental health.