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Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in vice presidential debate

by MICHELLE L. PRICE, CHRIS MEGERIAN and JILL COLVIN Associated Press October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

Tuesday’s matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins.

Business, Nation & World

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, risking new shortages

by TOM KRISHER and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA Associated Press October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

The strike affecting 36 ports is the first by the union since 1977.

Maine Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Sponsored

Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: September 2024

by GENERATED FROM BROKER SUBMITTED INFORMATION October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.

Maine

Mainers look back at Jimmy Carter’s visits, impacts as the former president turns 100

by Rachel Ohm October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

The 39th president of the United States made several stops in Maine on the campaign trail, and even spent the night in the home of a Bangor family on one occasion.

Maine, News

Widow of conservative activist who died in June carrying on his lawsuit against Brewer schools

by Daniel Kool September 30, 2024October 1, 2024

Patricia McBreairty is taking over a lawsuit her husband, Shawn McBreairty, filed in February. He died in June, but the suit will continue through the courts.

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education

Community Concepts to receive federal grant to train 30 aspiring teachers in Franklin county

by Frida Zeinali September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

The Lewiston-based nonprofit will use the grant to train aspiring teachers over the next three years.

Business, Nation & World, News

Fed chair says U.S. economy is in ‘solid shape,’ with gradual rate cuts coming

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

His comments disappointed the hopes of many investors that the Fed would implement another steep half-point reduction in its key rate before the end of the year.

Maine Crime, News