William Clardy of Augusta filed a motion Tuesday asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to reconsider its dismissal of his case arguing that legislative leaders acted unconstitutionally when they passed a budget in 2023.
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Posted inMaine, News
Wardens pull illegal gillnet from Oxford County river; $1,000 reward offered for info
The Magalloway River is a ‘premier trout’ stream.
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Posted inLocal Government, News
Farmington board OKs sidewalk plow purchase
A Stillwater company will provide the plow and attachments for $162,995.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Revised rule for paid family leave program would make it more business-friendly
At least one of the changes is designed to allow employers to opt out of the program sooner if they offer a private leave benefit.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Municipal Association launches ServeStrong program
AUGUSTA — Maine Municipal Association has rolled out the ServeStrong program, an online mental health resource for first responders. The initiative, a collaboration between MMA and the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium, is being offered to municipal associations across the country. It is designed to provide first responders access to web-based behavioral […]
Posted inBusiness
Marden’s Surplus & Salvage celebrates 60th anniversary
WATERVILLE — This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Marden’s Surplus & Salvage, a Maine business that offers deals to customers on salvaged merchandise at store locations statewide. The Marden’s family, staff and community partners gathered Aug. 7 to kick off a year of celebrating this milestone and the company’s more than 650 employees, according […]
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MSBA Bee Fest set for Sept. 8 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association recently announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. The event is set to include more than 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master […]
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Brunch, activities set for Sept. 8 during Vassalboro Days
Vassalboro Days is set for 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Vassalboro Methodist Church fellowship hall, 614 Main St. Historic materials, photos and news articles will be on display for guests to review. The breakfast brunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; an ice cream sundae bar is set for 1-2 […]
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One year in, Maine Black Chamber of Commerce shows it means business
Despite an unexpected shoestring budget, Maine’s first Black chamber finished its first year with a solid list of accomplishments and a fresh set of goals for the year ahead.
Posted inBooks, Business, Nation & World
Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dies at 83
In his time, no one in the book world was more feared. With the power to make anything a bestseller, or a flop, to alter the market on an idle whim, Riggio could terrify publishers. Then came Amazon.