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New construction training program aims to fill Maine’s worker shortage
The Maine Community College System and Associated General Contractors of Maine are establishing a pre-apprenticeship program to prepare adult Mainers for in-demand building trades.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, Things to Do
These Maine homes get lit for the holidays
There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As tax credits expire, how will heat pump costs change in Maine?
Federal clean energy incentives are expiring on Dec. 31. But homeowners will still have access to Efficiency Maine rebates, and the state is part of a $450 million effort to increase heat pump adoption across New England.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sunday brings snowfall to southern Maine, cold Monday to follow
Following several more inches of snow, windchill on Monday morning will make temperatures feel like below zero across the state.
Posted inNation & World, News
At least 15 people killed in attack at Hanukkah celebration in Sydney
Australian authorities say one gunman was fatally shot by police and the second was wounded.
Posted inLocal & State
A Hallowell resident believes this road is his private land. He now has to sue the city to prove it.
An unpaved section of Outer Central Street could be the subject of a lawsuit against the city after Thursday’s Board of Appeals meeting.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Hundreds gather in Lewiston to support Somali Mainers
Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Turkey farmer alleges racial discrimination in lawsuit against state
A Mercer farmer says the state barred him from serving on a board due to his race.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Police have suspect in custody over Brown University shooting that killed 2, wounded 9
Police in Rhode Island say they have a suspect in custody after a shooting at Brown University killed two people and wounded nine others.