Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found The Shyft Group Duramag LLC violated work-safety protocols.
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Politicians, business leaders speak in support of revitalizing passenger rail service in central Maine
The Maine Rail Group sponsored the presentation about LD 227 “To Conduct a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor.”
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Waterville City Council to consider ban on facial recognition software
The council is scheduled to meet virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The public can view the proceedings through a link on the city’s website — waterville-me.gov.
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As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?
Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.
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Central Maine farmers were prepared for the weather, even if it didn’t happen
A nor’easter was expected but didn’t turn into much. Local farmers were prepared nonetheless.
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Colby announces $2.8 million anonymous donation for in-state student aid
Colby College has received a $2.8 million anonymous donation to be used for financial aid for students from Maine.
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Father and son move back to Winslow to revive 200-plus-year-old farm anchored by marijuana crop
Mark Robie and his son, Leon Robie, are the sixth and seventh generations of their family to reside at the old Cushman Farm on Cushman Road.
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Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for barber pole light, church donation released on bond
Nathan Reardon, 43, is accused in federal court of submitting false information to receive — and then misuse — a $59,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan.
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Staffing shortages result in 3 central Maine schools shifting to remote learning
As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
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Thomas College announces plans for new athletic center to open in fall 2022
Construction on the new athletic center expected to begin later this year.