In the days preceding the arson he also allegedly slashed the tires of several vehicles in the general vicinity, most of which had Black owners.
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Cushing, IV joins Northwestern Mutual – Portland, ME
PORTLAND — Andre Cushing, IV has joined leading financial security company Northwestern Mutual – Portland, ME as financial representative, effective March 29. In his new role, Cushing will join a team of specialists offering a wide array of products. In offering comprehensive financial planning, he will provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for a variety […]
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Anti-Asian hate is on the rise in the US. We must denounce it.
The bare minimum is to call on all public officials to condemn and denounce any and all anti-Asian sentiment.
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Earth Day celebration at St. Michael Parish in Augusta to feature virtual session and cleanup
AUGUSTA — To celebrate Earth Day, the Social Justice & Peace Commission at St. Michael Parish (St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Augusta; St. Augustine Church, Augusta; St. Joseph Church, Gardiner; Sacred Heart Church, Hallowell; St. Denis Church, Whitefield; St. Francis Xavier Church, Winthrop) invites all to a special Zoom session on Thursday, April 22 from 7 […]
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Town of Farmington seeks permit for proposed work in Temple Stream
CONCORD, Massachusetts – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from the Town of Farmington for proposed work in Temple Stream at Route 43 and Temple Road in Farmington. The proposed work involves the Walton’s Mill Dam removal and the town park enhancement project encompassing the complete dam removal including […]
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Friday, April 16, 2021: Get the facts about NECEC, thoughts about electric vehicles, investing in America
Letters to the editor for Friday, April 16, 2021.
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Sawyer to receive honorary degree from Husson University
BANGOR — After the announcement by Gov. Janet Mills that COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings would be relaxed, Husson University decided to move forward with two traditional Commencement exercises this year. The Commencement ceremony for graduate students will take place outdoors at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8 at the Winkin Sports Complex. Undergraduate students […]
Posted inNational Business
US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic
The decline in unemployment claims coincides with other evidence that the economy is strengthening as vaccinations accelerate.
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Maine man accused of fraudulently getting $60,000 pandemic loan released on bail
Nathan Reardon, 43, is accused of illegally obtaining a loan intended to help businesses pay employees and other expenses during the early days of the pandemic.
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Ace pitcher the 1st UMaine player to appear on list of country’s top amateur baseball players
Nick Sinacola is the first UMaine player to earn the distinction.
Posted inOutdoors
Kenduskeag Stream water level at near-record low ahead of annual canoe race
The stream flow measured 181 cubic feet per second on Thursday. In 22 years, the lowest its measured on this date is 179.
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Bay Chamber now accepting Young Stars of Maine Prize Program applications
ROCKPORT — For over 50 years Bay Chamber has sought to encourage the growth and talent of Maine musicians through the Young Stars of Maine Prize Program, which awards students who have made a significant commitment to their musical studies. Seeking to highlight the dedication and care which these talented artists bring to their instruments, […]
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Buddy the Beefalo caught on Connecticut farm after 8 months on the run
The half-ton bull made a break for freedom as he was unloaded from a trailer at a slaughterhouse.
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DiSpirito named 2021 Truman Scholar
ORONO — Dominique DiSpirito, a University of Maine junior dedicated to strengthening communities through environmental policy, has been named a 2021 Truman Scholar. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation selected DiSpirito and 61 other juniors pursuing public service careers to join the Truman Scholar ranks. DiSpirito, a political science major and Honors College student from […]
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House panel votes to advance slavery reparations bill
The prospects for final passage remain poor in such a closely divided Congress.
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Landlord accused of discriminating against NH woman with emotional support St. Bernard
John J. Flatley is accused of not allowing the woman to house the support animal
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Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism Contest
EASTPORT — Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism is holding its second annual photo/video contest. DART is looking for your quintessential DownEast Maine photos and videos. For information on the contest rules, how to submit entries, etc. see Photo Contest!! – DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism. DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism is a collaboration to support and promote the […]
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UMF features Oscar-nominated film editor Walker as visiting artist, April 23
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s celebrated Visiting Writers Series presents award-winning film editor Joe Walker as the popular program’s concluding visiting artist for the academic year. Walker will discuss his work in a remote live reading at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 23. The talk will be followed by a question and […]
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NH drivers could face stiff fines if they fail to report killing a cat
Under current New Hampshire law, drivers who hit a cat statue must report the crash, but not if they kill a real cat.
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Maine’s hospitalized COVID-19 patients are trending younger
Mainers ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s are going to ERs with symptoms that are severe enough to require hospitalization.