The cutting of 12 jobs at Consolidated Communications continues what union and congressional leaders have called a ‘troubling’ trend at Maine’s largest telecommunications company.
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Central Maine communities receive state money for infrastructure upgrades to deal with storms
The state has awarded grant funding to several area municipalities to improve infrastructure to deal with intense storms and climate change.
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Uncooperative weather cancels Farmington sled dog races this year
“Another year down the drain,” organizer Joy Turner said of the decision to cancel the races this year.
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Coalition calls for $30 million bond to support Maine trails
The municipalities, businesses and recreation organizations called on Maine lawmakers to seek voter approval for the funds.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Brewer student sues school department over inclusionary transgender policy
The lawsuit says a teacher and school principal told the student that her petition calling for the school to reverse its transgender bathroom policy could be considered hate speech.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Ban on paramilitary training camps falters in Maine House
The sponsor, Rep. Laurie Osher, D-Orono, said a vote on the bill was delayed at the last minute over concerns it didn’t have enough votes to pass with 7 members absent.
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Pedestrian, 45, injured when hit by car in Waterville
The crash occurred Wednesday evening on Kennedy Memorial Drive, near JFK Plaza.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Nikki Haley to hold rally in Portland on Sunday
The Republican presidential candidate is coming to Maine 2 days before the March 5 primary.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s only Macy’s will be spared from nationwide cuts
The department store that anchors The Maine Mall in South Portland will not be among the 150 locations the company plans to close over the next 3 years, officials said.
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Fire destroys Madison home, displacing two who ‘lost everything’
Firefighters from several departments spent nearly five hours battling the blaze at 13 Green Road, according to officials.