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Problem-plagued Boeing sets ambitious turnaround targets

by DAVID KOENIG Associated Press November 2, 2022

Boeing is promising Wall Street that it will make big improvements in airplane production and cash-flow generation in the next few years.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics, Uncategorized

As election approaches, here’s a guide to ranked-choice voting

by Lana Cohen November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

It’s been 6 years since Maine first enacted ranked-choice voting. Here’s a refresher on how the system works.

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Parent says racism shouldn’t be tolerated before two Spruce Mountain High School students are expelled indefinitely

by Pam Harnden November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

“No child of color or religious faith should be afraid to attend public school in this state or anywhere in the country,” Timothy “Tim” Walton of Livermore said.

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Spruce Mountain book decision to be appealed Nov. 10

by Pam Harnden November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

LIVERMORE — On Nov. 10 an appeal regarding two controversial books will be presented during the Regional School Unit 73 Board of Directors meeting it was announced Thursday night, Oct. 27. Pamela Rangel of Jay said she, her husband and three other people put in a book challenge on Gender Queer: [A Memoir]. Frank Rangel, […]

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NASCAR Cup Series: Wild ride puts Chastain in title race

by Jenna Fryer Associated Press October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

Ross Chastain made a video game-style move to pass five other cars and earn his spot in the final

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Maranacook Community High and Middle Schools closed Monday due to threat

by Keith Edwards October 30, 2022October 31, 2022

Superintendent announces classes at the Readfield schools are canceled as a precaution after an anonymous text threatening violence at the high school.

Maine, Uncategorized

Police searching for missing University of Maine Presque Isle student

by Bonnie Washuk October 30, 2022October 31, 2022

Chase Dmuchowsky, 21, was last seen on Oct. 24 when he was leaving his dorm. His vehicle was found running near the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, News Center reported Sunday.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized

A sweet family affair in Oakland as candy shop turns 5

by Zara Norman October 30, 2022October 31, 2022

An owner of a ‘hole-in-the-wall’ store reflects on five years in business, much of it during the COVID-19 pandemic, after moving from a downtown location to a storefront on Kennedy Memorial Drive.