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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
What did Hallowell learn from the December 2023 flood?
Last December’s flood was the fifth-highest ever recorded in Hallowell, but will the city be ready for the next one?
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
The bipartisan bill — co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins — will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from work in government or public service jobs.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
Posted inBusiness
Dirigo Labs taking applications for 4th cohort, Virtual Financial Modeling Program
The main accelerator program begins in March following the Virtual Financial Modeling Program, which kicks off Feb. 3.
Posted inBusiness
David Cyr to retire as Skowhegan Savings Bank’s president and CEO
Board appoints Dan Tilton as new president of the bank.
Posted inCommunity
Wiscasset’s TREATS wins wreath contest
Treats employee Brie Soares was the designer of the winning wreath.
Posted inCommunity
‘Maine’s Home Movies’ to air on Maine Public
The one-hour program will air Dec. 26-28.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline
The bill was approved 366-34 and now goes to the Senate, for expected quick passage.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield council faces backlash on plans for remaining ARPA funds
The Town Council voted to put the money toward paving roads, replacing the fire chief’s vehicle, providing a new drug analyzer for the police department and upgrading the town website.