At the same time, Big Tech companies largely failed to convince investors during the earnings season that their spending on AI is translating to more sales and bigger profits.
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Groups urge caution as lakewide algae bloom forms at Androscoggin Lake
A water quality nonprofit is advising residents to avoid recreation in the lake with visible algae and where water is discolored or has an odor.
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A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
The storm was expected to churn up the East Coast, where residents as far north as Vermont could get several inches of flooding rain this weekend.
Posted inCommunity
WinterKids names 2024 grantees to receive portion of $25K
WESTBROOK — WinterKids has announced the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund. This year’s grants, totaling $25,000, will go to 10 organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year. The fund was established to further WinterKids’ mission of getting kids outside and […]
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State awards $5.8 million to more than 100 Maine businesses for storm damage repairs
Gov. Janet Mills announced that the grants, which go up to $100,000, will support small businesses across industries and all 16 counties.
Posted inCommunity
Auditions set for ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at Waterville Opera House
WATERVILLE — “The Spongebob Musical” auditions are set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, and 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Show dates are set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, 23 and 29 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 24, 30 and Dec. 1. When the citizens of Bikini […]
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Backpack School Supply Drive-Thru set for Aug. 18 in Waterville
Tools to Thrive Vision/ Mission is to support public education in the community by providing 700 free backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need.
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Maine home of Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member, seeks national monument designation
An architect of New Deal measures like Social Security and the 40-hour work week, Perkins returned throughout her life to a home in Newcastle that had been in her family since the 1750s.
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Albion teens achieve Eagle Scout rank
A ceremony honoring three who made Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, took place July 5 at Albion Middle School to recognize Troop 446’s Matix Ward, Preston Roy and Nash Corson. All three are Albion residents. Each of them had to lead a significant project to benefit the community. In March, Corson organized a […]
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Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts as part of her Eras Tour.