Buckfield will also charge insurance companies for any mutual aid requests.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China
Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.
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Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 24-March 3
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 24-March 3.
Posted inBusiness
Augusta’s Kennebec Savings Bank names new lending manager
Marco Stigling is responsible for leading operations in residential mortgage lending, focusing on efficient mortgage origination, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving growth in the residential lending portfolio.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Feb. 24-March 3
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Feb. 24-March 3.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Weekly influenza cases nearly double in Maine over last 3 weeks
Maine logged more than 2,000 cases last week as the number of infections continues to rise.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Referendum to require voter ID and tighten absentee voting rules qualifies for November ballot
The proposal also would eliminate ongoing absentee voting and place limits on the use of and number of absentee ballot drop boxes, among other things.
Posted inMaine, News
Kittery day care had no carbon monoxide detectors before poisoning
A report from the state fire marshal’s office sent to parents shows Building Blocks Learning Center had several violations, including a lack of carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and Bakery to close Friday in downtown Gardiner
The family-owned and run business, which opened at 316 and 318 Water St. in October 2021, quickly became a popular destination for ice cream, pastries and tea.
Posted inCommunity
Give Kids a Smile Day event offered in Bangor Feb. 21
The event provides free preventive dental care to children ages 5 to 19 who do not have a dental home.