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UMaine Farmington to host legislative candidates Oct. 16

October 6, 2024October 2, 2024

Questions for candidates should be submitted by Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Business, Maine, News

Hannaford makes midlevel managers eligible for overtime, but some may see pay dip

by Kelley Bouchard October 6, 2024November 23, 2024

They’ll have to work 45 hours per week to earn the same salary they got for 40 as the company addresses a labor shortage.

Health, Maine, News

After 304 days in the ER, Bingham girl finally gets a home

by Joe Lawlor October 6, 2024October 8, 2024

Abby Bedard, 13, spent 10 months at the Redington-Fairview General Hospital emergency department – a stay that highlights the shortage in Maine services for children with disabilities.

Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Swine & Stein Brewfest returns for 15th year in downtown Gardiner

by Emily Duggan October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

The event this Saturday, modeled after Oktoberfest in Germany, celebrates the work of breweries, wineries, distilleries and meaderies across the region and state.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

From Margaret Chase Smith to Kamala Harris, on the perils of seeking the presidency

by Eric Russell October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

The U.S. senator from Skowhegan, perhaps best known for standing up to Joseph McCarthy in 1950, was the first woman to have her name placed in nomination at a major party convention.

Business, News

‘Land bank’ sets sights on first goal: Revitalizing East Millinocket mill

by Hannah LaClaire October 6, 2024October 5, 2024

The new state authority wants to create business space and housing in empty properties that private and municipal developers won’t take on.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics, Religion and Values

Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters

by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

Dallin H. Oaks, the top adviser and likely successor to 100-year-old church president, encouraged congregants at the faith’s recent conference to steer clear of contention and be peacemakers in their communities ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Nation & World, News

Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears

by GIADA ZAMPANO and SYLVIA HUI Associated Press October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent demonstrators in Rome as tens of thousands pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in European cities and around the globe.