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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Trump’s sentencing in hush money case delayed until after November election
The delay is the latest bit of good fortune for Trump in an election season that has been laden with legal perils for him.
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Posted inMaine, News
Updated health advisory on bacteria affecting juvenile pigs raises concerns
Durham rancher says he’s concerned about the source of the bacteria and what the state is going to do moving forward.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris
In an announcement Friday, Dick Cheney said, ‘As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden signs order prioritizing federal grants for projects with higher worker wages
The grants would prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Female farmers in Jamaica rebuild in Hurricane Beryl’s wake
More than 2 months after the powerful storm, the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record in July, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair their homes. A women-led cash voucher program is providing the key.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street falls sharply to close its worst week in nearly 18 months
A highly anticipated update on the U.S. job market came in weak enough to keep investors cautious about the economy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
After penning pop hits, Maine native Amy Allen releases first album of her own
The Waynflete grad, who has written songs for stars like Harry Styles and Sabrina Carpenter, released the self-titled ‘Amy Allen’ on Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers
The IRS credits spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Biden’s signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, News
Chesterville Select Board moves forward with tax bills after addressing commitment discrepancies
The Chesterville Select Board decided to move forward with sending out 2024 tax bills following a discussion on discrepancies in the tax commitment process, with adjustments made to meet state requirements.