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With 207 area code endangered, Maine PUC probes T-Mobile’s numbering practices

by Tux Turkel July 13, 2022July 13, 2022

At issue is whether the wireless phone company is tying up too many numbers.

Life & Culture, Maine, Uncategorized

‘Where’s Waldo?’ scavenger hunt returning to Farmington

by Kay Neufeld July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Participants are tasked with finding Waldo, from “Where’s Waldo,” at businesses across downtown Farmington until July 31 as a way to support the local economy.

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Blue Crew succeeds at Summer Heat Event

by Pam Harnden July 12, 2022July 18, 2022

Blue Crew First Robotics Team 6153, comprised of students from Mt. Blue and Spruce Mountain high schools, was part of the winning alliance at the off-season event in Falmouth.

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Meet the RSU 9 fifth grade teacher who loves seeing her students smile

by Kay Neufeld July 12, 2022July 11, 2022

Regional School Unit 9 fifth grade teacher Lucinda Dreschler is passionate about collaboration with fellow teachers and the students themselves. Collaboration, she said, is the key to successful education.

Community, Life & Culture, Maine, Uncategorized

Farmington Summer Fest to return in full swing in late July

by Pam Harnden July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The event was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and was modified last year.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Health care workers suing state over vaccine mandate reveal names in court

by Gillian Graham July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The seven plaintiffs suing the state lost their jobs at MaineHealth, Genesis Healthcare, MaineGeneral Health and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center when they refused to get the vaccine because of their religious beliefs.

Business, Nation & World, Uncategorized

With casinos struggling, ‘Las Vegas of Asia’ looks to reduce reliance on gambling

by JOE McDONALD Associated Press July 12, 2022

Macao, under orders from mainland China, is pressing American casino giants to build theme parks and other tourist attractions, holding their licenses to operate hostage.