The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is working to bring awareness to National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “The elimination of human trafficking is a priority issue for the Catholic Church as every life is a gift from God and is sacred, it deserves to be protected and nurtured,” the diocese stated in a […]
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Newry couple that discovered $1.5 billion lithium deposit fighting in court to mine it
Strict state regulations have prevented Mary and Gary Freeman from excavating the sought-after mineral used in batteries and cell phones.
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Freeport’s electrification rebate among coming boons for the eco-conscious
A home energy solutions workshop at the Freeport Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25 will help educate residents about electrification rebate programs offered through the Town of Freeport, Efficiency Maine and the federal government.
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Warm temperatures put a pause on Bowdoinham smelting season
Typically, the Maine ice fishing season starts in January, but this year, it could be as late as the first or second week of February.
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Midcoast Senior College rolls out new series on economy
Midcoast Senior College is kicking off a new, six-part series about the changing economy and demographics. Maine’s economy is amid a transformation that includes new businesses in areas such as biotechnology, aquaculture, renewable energy, food processing, brewing and distilling. These economic developments are reshaping the nature of work and Maine institutions and communities. The first […]
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Thomas College to receive $974,000 in federal money to expand cybersecurity program
The Waterville college is positioning itself to graduate an increasing number of information security analysts to fill available positions in a burgeoning, potentially lucrative field.
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Christmas tree bonfire benefits Hallowell firefighters
Organizers estimate about $200 was raised for the Hallowell Firefighters Association.
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Mid Coast-Parkview Health President Lois Skillings set to retire
Skillings officially retires Jan. 19, handing the reins over to emergency physician and former Mid Coast-Parkview Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christopher Bowe.
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In search of police officers, Freeport offers a pay bump
The Freeport Town Council has approved significant raises across police department staff.
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McCarthy fails for 3rd day in bitter Republican House speaker fight
Party leader Kevin McCarthy failed again and again in an excruciating string of ballots to win enough Republican votes to seize the chamber’s gavel.