We’re approaching the end of Maine’s all-too-short summer season of arts and entertainment, but there’s still plenty to come in the few weeks remaining. Among the seasonal late-starters is the Kennebec Early Music Festival, only in its second year. Six concerts are slated for two venues along the historic Kennebec River. Deertrees Theatre is counting […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Report projecting virtually no job growth in Maine through 2026 is seen as ‘a call to action’
The Department of Labor’s report predicts a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs in the decade from 2016 to 2026.
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Poland man hospitalized after standoff with police
The man was reportedly intoxicated, had a rifle and threatened to harm himself.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Justin Thomas wins in Firestone’s WGC finale
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Justin Thomas took all the drama out of the final World Golf Championship at Firestone, never letting anyone closer than two shots and closing with a 1-under 69 to win the Bridgestone Invitational for his third PGA Tour title this season. Sweeter than capturing his first World Golf Championship was the […]
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Outside firm will head Meyer probe; expected to take 2 weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will rely on an outside law firm to investigate what coach Urban Meyer knew and did about domestic abuse accusations against a former assistant, a process expected to be completed within two weeks, the university said Sunday night. Ohio State said in a release that a trustees’ committee formed to […]
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Red Sox stun Yankees 5-4 in 10 for 4-game sweep
BOSTON — Andrew Benintendi’s hit bounced a handful of times before finding its way into center field for the winning run and a big four-game sweep over the rival Yankees. The Red Sox now find themselves in firm control of the AL East. Benintendi’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th capped Boston’s rally […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Capitol Notebook: Will the eagle still fly?
The single eagle flew straight and fast, just 40 yards out over the lake. The appearance of the eagle is not totally unexpected in front of the camp on Mount Desert Island. The eagle flew from one side of camp, around a point of land, to the other, and the loons seemed to warn each […]
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Mainewhile: Action speaks louder than a ringtone
A crazy thing happened the other night: five friends and I sat down to dinner and not one of us looked at a phone. Not once. No one took a picture of the food, amazing as it was, and no one checked a text. The sole exception was (embarrassingly) me, when, as the hour grew […]
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Top runners overcome humidity at Beach to Beacon
New Zealand’s Jake Robertson crosses the finish line as the overall winner of Saturday’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K. Photos courtesy Press Herald photographers Shawn Patrick Ouellette, Ben McCanna and Derek Davis. More photos below. Another memorable and triumphant TD Beach to Beacon 10K is in the rearview mirror and the 21st edition of Joan […]
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Portland golfer to compete at PGA Championship
Portland’s Shawn Warren, a golf pro at the Falmouth Country Club, has qualified to compete in this week’s PGA championship. Shawn Warren is looking at the 100th PGA Championship this week at the Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country, Missouri, as a second opportunity to make it as a touring pro on the PGA […]