A contractor working at the Sappi Somerset Mill in Skowhegan fell through a roof opening Friday and suffered serious injuries, according to a Sappi official.
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130 gather at State House to oppose second Trump term
The Augusta demonstration was part of a worldwide day of protest two days before the second inauguration of Donald Trump.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
On MLK weekend, ski trip offers winter fun, community for Black visitors
Lisa Jones, the owner of Black Travel Maine, hopes the tour welcoming an underrepresented, and perhaps tentative, clientele counters a ‘false narrative’ about the Pine Tree State.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes 3-month limit on emergency housing assistance
The proposal in the governor’s update to the current budget is intended to rein in ballooning costs in the state’s General Assistance program.
Posted inBusiness
Jay’s federal credit union returns more than $1M to members
Over the past 20 years, OTIS FCU has returned more than $8 million to both its savers and borrowers through this practice.
Posted inBusiness
Franklin Savings Bank promotes Bernice Cote
Throughout her tenure at Franklin Savings Bank, Cote has contributed her expertise across multiple branches and departments, leaving a mark on the bank’s culture and operations.
Posted inBusiness
Maine Association of Realtors names new president
AUGUSTA — Jeff Harris has been selected to serve as president of the Maine Association of Realtors for 2025. Licensed since 2004, Harris joined family-owned Harris Real Estate in Farmington, which services traditional real estate sales in central and western Maine and auctions statewide. He has been a director for the Maine Association of Realtors […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios
The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities 2 years to phase in the changes.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet announced the approval of the deal after 1 a.m. Jerusalem time and confirmed the ceasefire will go into effect Sunday.
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Company behind Belfast salmon farm abandons project, citing legal challenges
Norwegian company Nordic Aquafarms says it is dropping the controversial proposal for a $500 million, land-based aquaculture operation.