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How researchers, farmers and brewers want to safeguard beer against climate change
Farmers are using all the new strategies they can get to stay afloat and provide for large and small breweries alike.
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Dirigo Labs announces final call for applications for third cohort
WATERVILLE — Highlighting a focus on financial knowledge and expertise, Dirigo Labs is announcing a final call for applications for its third cohort of companies. The accelerator, housed at Hathaway Creative Center in downtown Waterville, has continued to empower startups statewide to secure funding, create jobs and encourage business expansion and retention. Extended to 16-weeks, […]
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Humane Society Waterville Area board announces executive director stepping down
WATERVILLE — The board of directors of the Humane Society Waterville Area has announced that Rae-Ann Demos will be stepping down as executive director, effective Dec. 1. Over the course of her tenure, Demos has been instrumental in many new initiatives to improve the work of the organization and the quality of life of animals […]
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Hammond Lumber Company to donate $100K in support of victims, families of the Lewiston tragedy
BELGRADE — In the wake of the recent tragedy that struck the community of Lewiston, Hammond Lumber Co. (Hammond) has announced donations of $100,000 to support the victims and families affectedby the tragedy in Lewiston. As a longstanding member of the Lewiston-Auburn community, Hammond Lumber is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to help […]
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Beckie Bowering to assistant vice president, cash management officer
Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotion of Beckie Bowering to assistant vice president, cash management officer in Farmington. Bowering has been an integral part of the FSB team for 23 years. Her dedication and commitment to the bank and its customers have earned her this esteemed role, according to a news release from the […]
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Six-month delay notifying Mainers of state data breach draws ire
Cyber experts differ in whether the delay was warranted.
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Jezebel, sharp-edged feminist website, is shutting down after 16 years
Founded at the height of blogosphere era, the website struggled with its business model.
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Barbie’s Ken left out again as Cabbage Patch Kids, Fisher-Price Corn Popper make hall of fame
The Corn Popper was a perpetual finalist until fans had a chance to vote this year.
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How to talk to older people in your life about scams
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.