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.
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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.
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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.
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Waterville man to serve 18 months on domestic violence charges from Winslow incident
Damian W. Chamberlain, 29, who grabbed a woman by the neck and wrestled her to the ground during an argument in June, also pled guilty to contacting the victim in violation of his bail conditions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Watch: Religious leaders hold Augusta memorial for victims as first anniversary approaches of Lewiston mass shooting
A dozen religious leaders gathered Tuesday near the Maine State House to read passages and pray for the victims and families impacted by last October’s deadly shooting in Lewiston.
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Hinckley center participating in food programs
HINCKLEY — The Glenn Stratton Learning Center is participating in Community Eligible Provision. All students enrolled at the center may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household free/reduced meal applications are not to be distributed or received, but similar forms may be distributed by the school […]