The program, believed to be the first of its kind in Maine, is part of a trend of employers considering big perks to attract and retain employees in a challenging housing market.
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Read our complete coverage of the December 2023 storm
Our critical storm coverage is free to access to keep our community informed on the latest developments.
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Fake bomb threats sent to Jewish places of worship in Maine
Congregation Bet Ha’am in South Portland was one of the Maine synagogues targeted Sunday.
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Emailed bomb threat to Augusta synagogue part of nationwide hoax
Temple Beth El in Augusta, Congregation Bet Ha’am in Sourth Portland and Beth Israel Congregation in Bath are among many Jewish communities across the country that were sent bomb threats Sunday.
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Fairfield’s Mill Island Park gets greenlight for more parking, attractions under redevelopment plan
The newly formulated plan includes additional picnic tables, expansion of the playground, enhancement of the current trail system, among other amenities.
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Family of autistic man killed by police at Augusta shelter files wrongful death lawsuit
The estate of Dustin J. Paradis sued shelter operator Bread of Life Ministries for being negligent by not having adequately trained staff or policies on responding to escalating situations.
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Photos: Salvation Army gets toys ready for holidays in Augusta
Capital Region Salvation Army Corps organizes annual gift giveaway. All photos by Kennebec Journal photographer Joe Phelan
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Rain, wind and power outages on the way as Grinch storm arrives in Maine
It’s that time of the year when Mr. Grinch rolls into town a few days before Christmas to crush any hopes for a white Christmas.
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Santa Claus at Kringleville in Waterville: ‘Children are a gift’
The jolly man in red met hundreds of children and families Saturday in his cabin at Kringleville, his mini North Pole in downtown Waterville.
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Wind and rain storm to arrive in Maine on Sunday and worsen Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous warning with rain storm that will start Sunday and worsen on Monday/