The five Maine startups will compete in a live business pitch competition on June 4.
2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘TransMilitary’ tells the stories of four service members affected by Trump ban
The documentary is screening Thursday at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and will be followed by a discussion.
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Posted inTimes Record
Governor says she’ll sign Maine ‘conversion therapy’ ban
AUGUSTA — Maine’s governor said Thursday that she would sign a bill to ban so-called gay conversion therapy for minors that advanced in Maine’s House and Senate this week. If the bill becomes law, Maine would join 16 states that have banned the practice, which aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Sam Adams brewer agrees to buy Dogfish Head in $300 million deal
Delaware-based craft beer company Dogfish Head Brewery is being acquired by the Boston-based brewer of Sam Adams beer in a $300 million cash and stock deal.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers
Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump pushes Republicans to oppose disaster relief bill that includes funds for Puerto Rico
Trump has opposed more money for Puerto Rico, incorrectly asserting $91 billion has been allocated to help the island. It’s actually promised about half of that amount and spent only $11 billion.
Posted inJournal Tribune
BASEBALL WORLD: A tale of 2 MVPs
Most Red Sox fans don’t know a lot about what is happening in the National League on a day-to-day basis during the regular season. Of course, when the Red Sox are playing an interleague series against a National League team, they get a crash course in that team from Dave O’Brien and Jerry Remy. When […]
Posted inTimes Record
Climbing costs drive state to pass up 12 more road and bridge projects
The Maine Department of Transportation has slashed more than $59 million in road and bridge projects from its annual work plan in an effort to stay within budget amid sharply rising construction costs. The department Thursday said it rejected a bid for paving and safety improvements on Interstate 295 through Portland and canceled 11 other planned construction […]
Posted inTimes Record
Auburn mayor buys L.L.Bean building in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque bought the Peck Building from L.L.Bean last week. The sale, however, does not mean L.L.Bean is going anywhere. The famous Maine brand will continue to operate a call center there, while Levesque said he has no plans for the Main Street property beyond adding a flagpole and maybe using more of […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Falmouth candidates’ reticence baffles
I was baffled and most disappointed to find that only two of the five current candidates for Falmouth Town Council, Valentine Sheldon and Jim Chaousis, were willing to participate in the long standing tradition of a Candidates’ Night. It makes me wonder if the other three are serious about serving or perhaps are hiding something. […]