Finsulate recently secured a $25,000 prize sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank at the accelerator’s third pitch competition held in Waterville. Finsulate creates sustainably responsible foul-release wrap to replace anti-fouling paint on boats, docks, buoys, and other objects in the ocean. Hosted at the Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville, 12 companies spanning various industries […]
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Biden pays respects to fallen U.S. soldiers with cemetery visit
Biden’s trip was full of emotional moments, and the president grew heavy-eyed after meeting with World War II veterans. A 21-gun salute cast eerie smoke over 9,388 white marble headstones at the Normandy American Cemetery.
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Absent teachers risk costing American schools $4 billion a year
Low starting pay, burdensome student loans, attrition and a smaller teacher pipeline have exacerbated absences.
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Gaza’s Health Ministry says 274 Palestinians were killed in Israeli raid that rescued 4 hostages
Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 274 Palestinians including dozens of children were killed in the Israeli air and ground raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas
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Yemen Houthi rebels claim latest attack on cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden
A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has hit an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden
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Ukraine says it struck a top fighter plane deep inside Russia
The strike comes after the United States and Germany recently authorized Ukraine to hit some targets on Russian soil with the long-range weapons they are supplying to Kyiv.
Posted inBusiness
Waterville-area credit union honors DeRosby for volunteer service
WATERVILLE — Jeannine DeRosby, board director at New Dimensions Federal Credit Union, was recently presented with the 2024 Alexander Ferguson Award for Outstanding Volunteer service at an annual awards ceremony. DeRosby has been active within the credit union industry, advocating politically at both the state and federal levels; attending nearly every Credit Union Day […]
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Sen. Collins takes heat for echoing Trump’s claims of political prosecution
Maine’s senior senator surprised and angered many, even among her supporters, when she undermined the validity of the former president’s criminal conviction in the courts.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Hallowell man prepares to ride his 40th Trek Across Maine
Scott Cowger, a member of the organization’s Maine Leadership Board, has participated in the trek since 1985. The friendships he made and fun he had kept him coming back for years, he said.
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Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
Shark attacks are rare, according to experts. There were 69 unprovoked bites last year worldwide, and 10 of those were fatal, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File.