The state’s public university system has engaged with a national consultant to study the feasibility of establishing a medical school.
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Canada’s 2 major freight railroads may stop if contract dispute isn’t resolved
As the Canadian contract talks were coming down to the wire, CSX broke with the U.S. freight rail industry’s longstanding practice of negotiating jointly for years with the unions.
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Nvidia eyes return to record as AI spending bonanza continues
Concerns about the returns from AI investments recently contributed to a tech selloff, although that dip was readily bought amid signs that economic growth remains resilient and rising confidence that the spending on AI itself will stay strong.
Posted inMaine
Maine DEP downplays Brunswick chemical spill risk to private drinking wells
The Department of Environmental Protection plans to ask nearby residents for permission to test their private drinking water wells, but it will not be sampling every one.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Schemengees Bar & Grille co-owner David Lebel dies at 57
The Lebels bought Schemengees more than a quarter century ago because, they once said, they both loved pool so much.
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New ‘great game’ unfolds in Pacific as U.S., China vie for maritime routes
The ‘Great Game’ reference harks back to 19th-century competition for influence in Central Asia between the British Empire and Russia’s tsarist rulers.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Cornel West remains on Maine ballot after review of signatures
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said there were enough valid signatures to qualify the former Harvard professor and independent candidate to run for president.
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Lewiston Bridge Club lists winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met Aug. 20. Three teams tied for first place: Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn, Linda Smith of Oxford and Pete Dickson of Yarmouth, and Ron Reynolds of Auburn with Mike Quinn of Otisfield. Coming in fourth were Joan Quinn of Wilton and Judy Hayden of Farmington. The […]
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First Winthrop Heritage Day set for Aug. 31
For those interested in supporting the event, displaying a car or has a service to offer the event, reach out to Winthrop Heritage Day publicity contact Jennifer Phillips at 224-588-7034 or [email protected].
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The team of Diane Bishop and Kenneth Harvey topped the list at Elm City Duplicate Bridge on Aug. 20, followed by Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, with Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]