WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library plans to host a meet the candidates event for Winthrop Town Council whose names will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. All five candidates plan to participate in the event, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the King Event Room of the Bailey Public Library, 26 Bowdoin […]
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Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways
Five years after the state changed the October holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, some businesses are giving workers the day off while others are trying to foster greater cultural awareness.
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Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Author Stephen King haunts Republicans with $430,000 in donations to Maine Democrats
The Maine-born author tops a list of well-known donors, including far-right financier Leonard Leo, who are using their wealth to try to help their preferred political parties win control of the Maine Legislature.
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University of Maine System sees success two years after launching Wabanaki history course
More than 1,000 people have received a digital credential in Wabanaki Nations history, the system announced Friday.
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Chief: Two injured, families displaced after fire destroys home in Pittsfield
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, which consumed a house and damaged a nearby trailer, burning two residents and displacing two families.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New regulations prompt some concerns among personal care agencies
While agencies told The Monitor they generally agree with the need for licensing, some worried certain requirements would be difficult to meet and could push costs up.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News
Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Trump’s rally in Southern California
The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine, police said.
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Fairfield-based nonprofit group unveils trailer to help homeless, veterans
The new trailer is to provide winter coats, sleeping bags, snow boots, toothpaste, deodorant and other necessities each month to about 100 homeless veterans and others in need.
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New bill would pay farmers to put rentals on their land
The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would give certain rural property owners two grants of up to $100,000 each to build rental housing.
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Ukrainian envoy urges response to alleged killings of POWs in Kursk
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russia had launched around 900 guided aerial bombs, more than 40 missiles and 400 drones against Ukraine over the past week.