The effort recognizes that Maine has too few people with the skills for tech and manufacturing jobs.
2013
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Powers of prophesy: Davos looks to the future
Predictions include climate change-linked economic upheaval; advances in fighting mental illness. and increased job obsolescence.
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Fragile economy, other global woes dominate at Davos
A ‘risk of relapse’ remains, warns IMF chief Christine Lagarde, even with positive signs on the economic front, at least in emerging markets.
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Events
CAMDEN Learn art of dehydration Ana Antaki will give a presentation on the ancient techniques of dehydration and fermentation at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Camden Public Library at 55 Main St. Antaki, of Weeping Duck Farm in Montville, employs four main food preservation methods: dehydration, lacto-fermentation, steam canning, and freezing, with an emphasis on […]
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Briefs
LISBON FALLS Eagle Scout benefits town Cheverus High School senior Zachary Walker-Elders has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Walker-Elders has been a Scout since age 6, first as a member of Cub Pack 109 and then as a member of Boy Scout Troop […]
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Military notes
Navy Seaman Recruit Joshua J. Johnston, son of Jason Johnston of South Berwick, and other sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis watched the rock band “Taking Back Sunday” perform a concert while being deployed to the 5th Fleet Area Of Responsibility. Johnston joined the Navy in August. Maine Army National […]
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Blood drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, Standish Noon to 6 p.m., North Parish Congregational Church, Sanford Tuesday 1 to 6:45 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford Wednesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., York County Community College, Wells 2:30 to 7:30 […]
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Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Bridgton Hospital Henry Arthur-Augustus Kilborn, born Jan. 12 to Todd and Nicole (Carey) Kilborn, Bridgton. Grandparents: Patricia Carey, Stowe, Vt.; Arthur and Elaine Kilborn, Bridgton. Great-grandparent: […]
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Potluck
Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Chicken parmesan sandwich, fries, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community meal with baked chicken, noon, […]
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Maine Voices: Tar sands project another chance for U.S., Canada to join forces on energy
A proposed anti-tar sands policy for operations by the city of Portland overlooks the facts of the matter.