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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights onslaught of streaming services
More than 2 decades ago, the companies almost merged, but the deal was blocked by federal authorities. Since then, the pay-for-TV market has changed significantly.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Maine’s Garlic Fest at Lake George Regional Park to return with new farm as lead sponsor, more music
The festival on the Skowhegan-Canaan line features vendors, live music and other activities, and is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Posted inCommunity
Conversations allow participants to design future of Merrymeeting Trail
BOWDOINHAM — This fall, people can take part in designing the future Merrymeeting Trail. During October, there are set to be a series of four community conversation meetings focused on the trail that will be held in the towns along the trail route: Bowdoinham, Richmond, Gardiner, and Topsham. All are invited to attend. The meeting […]
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Behavior issues seen earlier this year at Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay
Last year the first student suspended from Spruce Mountain Elementary school occurred on Oct. 2; this year seven students had been suspended by Sept. 26.
Posted inCommunity
Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans Harvest Dinner for Oct. 6
JEFFERSON — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to host its annual Harvest Dinner from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 , at Jefferson’s Le Barn event center, the restored gambrel-roofed barn at 132 Waldoboro Rd. The event includes a menu of locally sourced stews and soups and pies. Guests will receive the latest campaign […]
Posted inNation & World
Hezbollah’s acting leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon in the past two weeks, nearly a quarter of them women and children.
Posted inNation & World
Supplies arrive by plane and mule in North Carolina as Helene’s death toll tops 130
A crisis is unfolding in western North Carolina, where residents are stranded by washed-out roads and lack power and cellular service.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine police unions say proposed disciplinary rule change lacks clarity
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s draft rules would allow it to discipline officers for unprofessional behavior, but the unions say the changes are too broad and could be harmful to future recruiting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Roux Institute’s new business incubator aims to take on climate change
The new ClimateTech Incubator houses 12 startups focused on the environment to help boost the state’s clean energy workforce.