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Here’s what comes next for Maine’s Democratic delegates
While the Maine Democratic Party has not yet said whether it will be endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee, Democratic elected officials and leaders in Maine have individually announced their support, including at least one delegate headed to the national convention. “Tonight, the Maine Democratic delegation will be meeting, and I’ll be […] The post Here’s what comes next for Maine’s Democratic delegates appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
State will decide on Juniper Ridge public benefit by August
OLD TOWN, Maine — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection will decide by August 23 whether a proposed expansion of the state’s largest landfill would provide a substantial benefit to the public, a required step before the landfill’s manager, the state’s Bureau of General Services, can apply to increase the capacity of the facility.
UMaine to propel aquaculture innovation and workforce with new facility
UMaine to propel aquaculture innovation and workforce with new facility. Development, design and engineering of the University of Maine’s Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center (SAWIC) will proceed this fall. SAWIC will advance aquaculture talent development and innovation for Maine and beyond. The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of...
Grant program in Maine offers caregivers something hard to come by: a break
AUGUSTA, Maine — Kristy Basso sets a timer for 25 minutes any time she does a chore outside her West Paris home. As the primary caregiver for her 77-year-old mother, who has dementia, Basso is worried about leaving her mom alone for too long. Earlier this year, when two...
Tribes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrate heritage at annual powwow
WELLS, Maine — Native tribes in Maine and New Hampshire gathered Sunday in Wells for a celebration of their heritage. It was the New Hampshire Intertribal Native American Council's 20th annual powwow. Traditionally, powwow were held by Native tribes after the winter season ended, to feast and celebrate surviving the cold weather.
Boston Fed chief tells Mainebiz: Data will dictate the rate-cut timing
Photo / Courtesy of Michael Konstansky, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Susan M. Collins, right, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, was in Maine last week to meet with business leaders and tour businesses in Biddeford, Bangor and Millinocket. Despite widespread expectations of a September interest rate cut...
Maine Teen Playing ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Shot by Homeowner
When it comes to 'harmless pranks', it seems like they're really a thing of the past. Especially when it comes to pranks that teens now-a-days are pulling off. When I think back about my own childhood, I certainly remember pulling my share of pranks, though I don't distinctly remember ever playing ding-dong-ditch.
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