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Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones

by Daniel Kool November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.

Nation & World, News

Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold

by BASSEM MROUE, KAREEM CHEHAYEB and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The deal does not address the war in Gaza, where Israeli strikes overnight on 2 schools-turned-shelters in Gaza City killed 11 people, including 4 children, according to hospital officials.

Nation & World, Politics

Bomb threats, swatting incidents target Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees

by JILL COLVIN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The FBI said in a statement that it was ‘aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees’ and was investigating with its law enforcement partners.

Maine, News

Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children

by Daniel Kool November 27, 2024November 28, 2024

As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.

Maine, News

Some in Maine get an early taste of winter this Thanksgiving

by Gillian Graham and John Terhune November 27, 2024November 29, 2024

Power outages ticked up steadily throughout the afternoon, from fewer than 100 households across the state without power at 2:30 to nearly 17,000 at 7 p.m., according to Central Maine Power’s and Versant’s websites.

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Augusta tech center names November students of month

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November Professionals of the Month. Maeve Burgess, a junior at Monmouth Academy, is embracing the challenges and rewards of the Nursing Assistant program at Capital Area Technical Center. Burgess has found the program’s hands-on approach to be both engaging and instrumental in preparing her for clinical […]

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Maine-ly Harmony plans Christmas concert in Gardiner Dec. 8

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

GARDINER — A Maine-ly Harmony Chorus concert is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 35 Highland Ave. The “Songs of the Season” event will feature Christmas songs, a silent auction, refreshments and an appearance from Jolly Ole St. Nick. A donation of $15 is accepted at the […]

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Mt. Abram High School names honor roll students

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Highest Honors Grade 12: Robert Butterfield IV, Ruth Gusler, Bailea Haines, Hannah Henshaw, Summer Love, Aspen Mitchell, Opal Mitchell, Jany Pepin, Joselyn Smith, Kharlie Turner and Stanton (Phillip) Yeaton. Grade 11: Brooke Atwood, […]

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