Between 35 and 49 people in Maine are expected to be laid off by the telecommunications company, which settled a contentious strike last year.
November 2016
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Madison man pleads guilty to conspiring to defraud the VA
David B. Watson Sr. submitted papers on his daughter-in-law’s behalf in an illegal attempt to get her compensation benefits, court records show.
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Posted inBusiness, Politics
Trump claims to have saved auto plant, but it wasn’t closing
The president-elect takes credit, via tweets, for a Ford Motor Co. decision not to build the Lincoln MKC at its Mexico plant.
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama administration bans Arctic oil drilling through 2022
The Interior Department also drops plans to allow companies to drill for oil and natural gas in the Atlantic Ocean off four Southeastern states.
Posted inMaine, Politics
In presidential election in Maine, the winner was … guns
More Mainers voted on each of the four referendums than for any presidential choice.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Longtime Lisbon football coach stepping down after championship game
Dick Mynahan has guided the team for 30 years, taking them to five state title games.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland presents first draft of plan for what the city should look like
The 10-year comprehensive plan has been in the works for a year and the city is seeking more community input before it is considered by the Planning Board and City Council.
Posted inNation & World, News
Several WWII warships mysteriously disappear from watery grave
With the Battle of the Java Sea’s 75th anniversary approaching, divers set out to film the ships for a commemoration of the historic day. But when they reached the spot, they were shocked at what they didn’t find.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to benefit from $80 million in tax credits for U.S. rural development
CEI Capital Management says it has used such federal tax credits to support the growth and economic viability of enterprises across multiple industries.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Concert review: DaPonte String Quartet’s ‘Running a Ground’ highlights Boston composer
But to hear music from its latest album, you’ll have to buy the CD.